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Lego Manufacturing Virginia General Manager Jesus Ibañez speaks at the topping out ceremony for Lego's Chesterfield factory on Oct. 1, 2025. Photo courtesy Lego Group
Oct 1, 2025

Lego’s $1B Chesterfield facility nears 35% completion

The Lego Group’s $1 billion facility in Chesterfield County is nearly 35% complete, said Lego Manufacturing Virginia General Manager Jesus Ibañez.

The Flagstop Car Wash location at 11031 Iron Bridge Road in Chester. Photo courtesy Flagstop.
Sep 30, 2025

Richmond-area car wash chain promotes CEO, other execs

Richmond-area car wash chain Flagstop Car Wash has promoted three executives, including its new CEO, it announced Tuesday.

Dover Food Retail to add 300 jobs in Chesterfield
Sep 30, 2025

Dover Food Retail to add 300 jobs in Chesterfield

Dover Food Retail will soon invest over $20 million to expand its Virginia operations, adding 300 jobs in Chesterfield County.

Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. Photo by Virginia Business/Kira Jenkins.
Sep 22, 2025

State rejects St. Francis hospital expansion

The Virginia state government has rejected a request from Bon Secours’ St. Francis Medical Center to add 36 medical surgical beds.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Sep 19, 2025

Chesterfield approves fusion power plant permit

Commonwealth Fusion Systems received the Chesterfield zoning permit needed for what could be the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Sep 2, 2025

Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield

Massachusetts-based fusion energy company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round.

Richmond water crises test city, but growth stays strong
Sep 1, 2025

Richmond water crises test city, but growth stays strong

Despite two major water outages in 2024, Richmond leaders remain optimistic, citing business growth, regional cooperation and new investment.

Chesterfield zoning update moves forward
Sep 1, 2025

Chesterfield zoning update moves forward

Chesterfield County advances ZOMod, its zoning overhaul aligning rules with growth goals. Final vote set Sept. 17 after public hearing.

Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment
Aug 27, 2025

Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment

Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia through the end of 2026, with the expansion including a new data center in Chesterfield County.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Aug 22, 2025

Chesterfield planners approve $2.5B+ nuclear fusion plant

The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a permit Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ planned power plant.

HCA plans $260M hospital in Chesterfield County
Aug 7, 2025

HCA plans $260M hospital in Chesterfield County

HCA Virginia health system plans to construct a new $260 million hospital in Chesterfield County to meet the region’s growing population.

The Lake surf park, retail hub rises in Chesterfield
Jul 29, 2025

The Lake surf park, retail hub rises in Chesterfield

The Lake development in Chesterfield County is starting to shore up. The 105-acre mixed-use development will include a surf park as well as commercial, hotel and residential properties. The centerpiece of The Lake will be a 13-acre artificial lake with a tow cable for wakeboarding, kayaking, standup paddle boarding and other water-related activities. It was […]

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