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Amazon, Corning sign multibillion-dollar deal to boost fiber optics manufacturing in US
Amazon and Corning signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to expand fiber optics manufacturing and create 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities.
Could Virginia’s data center fight scare off other industries?
In 2024, following the unsuccessful effort to bring a sports arena to Alexandria, I wrote in Virginia Business that the Commonwealth would continue to find success recruiting investment and jobs because “the fundamentals of the commonwealth’s business case remain unbelievably strong and make us the envy of most other states.” That opinion was ultimately proven […]
Virginia Beach City Council voices support for citywide ban on large data centers
Virginia Beach City Council unanimously agreed to direct staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting large-scale data centers within city limits.
Hanover supervisors reject 430-acre data center campus
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 Wednesday to reject a proposed 430-acre data center campus.
Hyper Solutions expanding Henrico operations, creating 56 jobs
Hyper Solutions, a digital infrastructure company, will invest $2 million to expand its Henrico operations and create 56 jobs.
Amazon purchases $65M data center site in Manassas
Amazon.com recently paid $65 million to purchase a 7.66-acre data center campus in Manassas, according to Prince William County records.
Proposed Chantilly data center could be powered by fuel cells
Atlanta-based T5 Data Centers proposes a 312,000-square-foot Chantilly data center powered by natural gas fuel cells.
Milestone Technologies to lay off 51 in Henrico
Milestone Technologies announced last week that it plans to lay off 51 employees at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County.
Data center developers seek on-site energy in Wise
Wise County data center developers plan a $1 billion campus powered by hydrogen or natural gas, aiming to generate 600 megawatts and boost local tax revenue.
Google faces opposition to Botetourt data center
Google plans a data center in Botetourt County, sparking opposition over water use and community impact. The project requires up to 8 million gallons daily.
Chesapeake considers stricter data center regulations
Chesapeake city officials consider new zoning rules to regulate data center development near residential neighborhoods following community concerns.
Loudoun eyed for $750M battery energy storage facility
Omaha-based energy company Tenaska plans to build a proposed $750 million, 425-megawatt battery energy storage project in Loudoun County.
