Recent Articles from Virginia Business
100 People to Meet in 2025: Innovators
These scientists, founders and creators are leading the way in tomorrow’s industries, from national security to cannabis. Wes Anderson Vice president of defense, Microsoft Federal, Reston As leader of Microsoft’s federal defense team, Wes Anderson oversees the company’s efforts to bring cloud and artificial intelligence innovations to the U.S. Department of Defense at a time […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Rainmakers
These are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and tourism, making the commonwealth wealthier. Tyler Caveness Founder and principal, Caveness Investment Advisory, Roanoke Roanoke native Tyler Caveness left the Star City to play football at Harvard, where he helped the Crimson win two Ivy League championships and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. After […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: New Folks
They’re new to their positions, but they bring decades of experience and new vantage points to the table. Here’s a sampling of Virginians — some fresh faces, some familiar — who are taking on significant new roles. Mary Kate Andris President and CEO, CIVIC Leadership Institute, Norfolk Mary Kate Andris has defined her career through […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Impact Makers
Whether helping entrepreneurs get access to capital or creating resources for families affected by dementia, these impactful Virginians are changing the commonwealth for the better. Akosua Acheamponmaa Director, Norfolk State University Innovation Center, Norfolk Since Akosua Acheamponmaa launched the Norfolk State University Innovation Center in 2019, she estimates the center has helped about 3,[...]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Educators
As leaders in our pre-K through higher education workforce, these educators, curriculum creators and administrators are passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Virginians. Louise Fincher Interim president, Emory & Henry University, Emory On Aug. 1, Emory & Henry College officially became Emory & Henry University, and Louise Fincher assumed the role of […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Storytellers
Dating back to Edgar Allan Poe and William Faulkner, Virginia has hosted its fair share of writers and creative types, a rich tradition that these Virginians carry into the present. I.S. Berry Author, “The Peacock and The Sparrow,” Fairfax Station I.S. Berry flirted with writing even before earning her law degree at the University of […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Angels
Helping the sick, improving workplaces for health care workers and researching illnesses, these Virginians put others’ needs ahead of their own, making the commonwealth a better place. Sarah Henshaw Nursing senior director, Carilion Clinic Cardiovascular Institute, Roanoke While studying nursing at Radford University, Sarah Henshaw worked as a nursing assistant at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospi[...]
Heard Around Virginia: December 2024
Fixify, an Arlington County-based AI-powered IT help desk solution provider founded in 2023, announced Oct. 23 that it has closed on a $25 million Series A funding round co-led by Costanoa Ventures, Decibel Partners and Paladin Capital Group with participation from Scale Venture Partners. The funds will be used to scale its workforce and accelerate […]
Legal Elite 2024: Labor/Employment Law
Faith A. Alejandro Sands Anderson Richmond Zev Antell Butler Curwood Richmond Ryan M. Bates Hunton Andrews Kurth Washington, D.C. Paul G. Beers Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte Roanoke Amanda Tapscott Belliveau McCandlish Holton Richmond John V. Berry Berry & Berry Reston Lisa Bertini Bertini Law Firm Virginia Beach Anne G. Bibeau Woods Rogers Norfolk Susan […]
BDO USA-Tracy Lewis
BDO USA has named Tracy Lewis Assurance Practice Leader of the firm’s Richmond and Norfolk offices. Lewis focuses on providing assurance services to public and private companies. With 22 years of experience, her industry knowledge includes manufacturing, professional services, financial services, and private equity. Announce your new employees, promotions, board positions, community notes and le[...]