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Presenting Sponsor: Sentara Health
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission — “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, […]
TOP FIVE: May 2026
1 | Amazon’s HQ2 hiring stalled in 2025 Amazon.com didn’t add any jobs at its Arlington County HQ2 corporate headquarters in 2025 that qualified for Virginia‘s workforce grant incentives. (April 1) 2 | Martinsville bank sells Justice family’s overdue loans to Omni Hotels entity Carter Bankshares sold more than $200 million in past-due loans taken […]
Maritime leaders on automation, tariffs and the industry’s future
Virginia maritime leaders from Newport News Shipbuilding, CV International, and LS GreenLink discuss workforce development, automation, and a $689 million investment in Hampton Roads.
Port of Virginia
In February, the Port of Virginia concluded its $450 million dredging project, which began in 2019, and it is now the U.S. East Coast’s deepest port at 55 feet, as well as the widest, able to safely handle two-way traffic of ultra-large container vessels. Also in February, the port brought a fourth ULCV berth into […]
Out and About: May 2026
For the 16th year, Virginia Business and Best Companies Group presented the Best Places to Work in Virginia awards. On March 31, the winners celebrated at a rock music-themed awards banquet held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa in Henrico County’s Short Pump area. Photos by Matthew R.O. Brown for Virginia Business. 1. L […]
FOR THE RECORD: May 2026
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Delaware-based Fortune 500 specialty chemical company DuPont has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, a designer and producer of synthetic fibers including Kevlar and Nomex, to Georgia-based manufacturer Arclin for about $1.8 billion, Arclin announced April 1. The sale will affect DuPont’s Spruance facility in Chesterfield County, which is billed as the [&hel[...]
HEARD AROUND VIRGINIA: May 2026
Arlington County-based Carecubes, a company working to eliminate infectious disease transmission in health care settings, announced March 19 the close of its $6.5 million Series A funding round. The company’s product is the Carecube ISTARI, an FDA-approved mobile isolation unit designed for rapid deployment. According to the company, the unit has been purchased by hospitals, […]
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Joi Taylor Dean has been elected 2026 president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association. Dean outlined a vision, “Driving What’s Next: Investment, Impact and Influence.” She is also a Conference of Minority Transportation Officials 2026 Women Who Move the Nation honoree. Announce your new employees, promotions, b[...]
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work | Small companies
#1 Troika Solutions Committed to rewarding their employees, IT defense contractor Troika builds a mission-focused culture rooted in service, collaboration and long-term employee support. The company emphasizes hiring experienced professionals, including veterans, and empowering them through mentorship, training and meaningful work. Flexible telework options across 11 states promote work-life balan[...]
Virginia 500 Spotlight April 2026 | KIM ROY
Kim Roy shares personal insights and highlights Hitt Contracting's new 270,000-square-foot Virginia headquarters opening in early 2027 near West Falls Church Metro.
