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In December 2025, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and LS Cable & System CEO Bon-kyu Koo announced LS Cable’s plans for a second major manufacturing campus in Chesapeake. Photo courtesy Hampton Roads Alliance
Mar 1, 2026

LS Cable’s $689M Chesapeake campus doubles investment

LS Cable will invest $689 million in a new manufacturing campus in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs and doubling its total investment in the region by 2027.

CEL Critical Power’s new facility, which opened in summer 2025, was part of a $5.225 million investment. Photo courtesy CEL Critical Power
Mar 1, 2026

Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets

Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.

Out and About September 2025
Mar 1, 2026

Out and About: March 2026

1. L to R: North Carolina-based Kymanox President Evan Edwards, University of Virginia Chief Innovation Officer Paul Cherukuri and U.Va. School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Jennifer West attended the CvilleBioHub Device & Tech Expo Feb. 3 in Charlottesville. (Photo by The Smiths Photography; Photo courtesy CvilleBioHub) 2. Virginia Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard […]

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Photo courtesy Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Dec 30, 2025

500+ ex-patients sue Chesapeake Regional, alleging negligence, unnecessary surgeries

Over 500 plaintiffs are suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, its current CEO and two former CEOs for negligence, seeking $10 million each.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced LS Cable & System's plans for additional facilities in Chesapeake at the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond on Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Katherine Schulte/Virginia Business.
Dec 12, 2025

LS Cable to add $689M factory in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs

LS Cable & System is more than doubling its capital investment in Chesapeake manufacturing facilities and bringing its expected job creation to 760.

Fairstead is investing $34.8 million to acquire and renovate Landmark Apartments, a 120-unit affordable housing complex in Chesapeake. Photo Courtesy Fairstead
Dec 5, 2025

New York company buys Chesapeake apartments for $34.8M

Fairstead is investing $34.8 million to acquire and renovate Landmark Apartments, a 120-unit affordable housing complex in Chesapeake.

New York firm buys Chesapeake apartments as part of $58.2M portfolio
Nov 20, 2025

New York firm buys Chesapeake apartments as part of $58.2M portfolio

Newbrook Capital Properties announced this week it has acquired a 340-unit portfolio in the Virginia-North Carolina region for $58.2 million.

Dollar Tree announced that Brent Beebe has been promoted to chief merchandising officer effective Feb. 1. Photo Courtesy Dollar Tree
Sep 9, 2025

Dollar Tree promotes exec to chief merchandising officer

Dollar Tree announced Tuesday that Brent Beebe will be promoted to chief merchandising officer effective April 2026.

Dollar Tree promotes new chief legal officer
Jul 31, 2025

Dollar Tree promotes new chief legal officer

Dollar Tree announced Thursday that it has appointed legal expert John S. Mitchell as its new chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development
Jul 24, 2025

Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development

Chesapeake City Council last week approved a rezoning request that will allow for the construction of up to 137 condo-style units.

Dollar Tree retail store
Jul 7, 2025

Dollar Tree completes $1B Family Dollar sale

Dollar Tree on Monday announced it has completed the sale of its Family Dollar business segment for about $1 billion.

A rendering prepared by Cox, Kliewer & Co. of the proposed data center in Chesapeake. Image courtesy City of Chesapeake
Jun 18, 2025

Chesapeake City Council rejects massive data center

Chesapeake City Council unanimously voted to deny a rezoning that would have allowed construction of Hampton Roads’ first major data center

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