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Google could spend $3B building Botetourt data centers
State documents reveal Google’s plan for a data center campus in Botetourt County that could cost $3 billion.
Beyond Loudoun: Why data centers are seeking new markets
Tighter zoning and power limits in Northern Virginia are pushing data center developers to other regions across the state.
Will new casino be a jackpot for Norfolk?
Norfolk’s $750M casino project is on track for 2027, but rising competition and lower tax projections raise revenue questions.
Roanoke Valley confronts hotel room shortage
As a trio of hotels shuttered in the city over the past several years, the number of rooms available in Roanoke to travelers has shrunk. Two hotels — the Blue Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, which closed in late 2019, and a Days Inn that shuttered in 2022 — were replaced by multifamily developments. And […]
Norfolk eyes Harbor Park entertainment district
An entertainment and nightlife district could be in the cards for the area surrounding Norfolk’s upcoming $750 million waterfront resort casino near Harbor Park. The city owns most of the property around the casino site and the ballpark, controlling almost seven acres in an area bordered by the Elizabeth River, railroad tracks and Interstate 264. […]
Hanover’s Route 33 plan sets up industrial zone
Hanover County’s new Route 33 Gateway Small Area Plan is already attracting the attention of data center developers. Data centers are among the preferred industrial and commercial users under the county’s long-range vision for the U.S. Route 33 corridor between the Henrico County line and Winns Church Road. Hanover’s board of supervisors adopted the plan […]
As Costco rumors swirl, Botetourt OKs agreement
Costco rumors grow after Botetourt County approved an agreement for a national destination retailer near Interstate 81 in Daleville.
Danville’s River District Association has new leader
Tina Leone has been named executive director of Danville’s River District Association, succeeding Diana Schwartz.
Peterson Cos. plans smaller-scale Sphere in National Harbor
Sphere Entertainment plans a $1B, 6,000-seat version of the Las Vegas Sphere in National Harbor, Maryland, boosting tourism and jobs.
Virginia luxury packaging provider plans $34M HQ expansion
Infinity Global plans a $34 million expansion of its Danville headquarters, creating 150 jobs and more than doubling its Virginia workforce.
Prince William Chamber CEO to step down
Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Sweeney is stepping down after three years.
Spanberger appoints Virginia commerce and trade secretary
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team announced Monday that Carrie H. Chenery, former executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, has been appointed secretary of commerce and trade.
