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Tract planning 872-acre data center campus in Goochland
Denver-based data center developer Tract has proposed a 900-megawatt data center campus in eastern Goochland County.
Digital Realty to buy Alexandria VC firm founded by Warner
Digital Realty plans to acquire Alexandria venture capital firm Columbia Capital in a deal that could be worth up to $775 million.
Virginia budget with data center tax moves to Spanberger’s desk
Virginia legislators passed a compromise biennial budget Monday that includes an electricity consumption tax on data centers that will bring in $1.2 billion in revenue over the next two years.
Data center discord continues to block Virginia budget agreement
Virginia senators continue push for tax break repeal on data centers, while governor and House back further study.
Spanberger backs House budget, but data center tax fight divides Democrats
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supports the Virginia House of Delegates proposal of an "expansive" data center commission.
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.
