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Preparation, pandemic helped Virginia land Big Pharma deals
Virginia attracted $12 billion in pharmaceutical manufacturing investments in 2025, leveraging site readiness, workforce training, and strong infrastructure.
Eli Lilly’s Goochland $5B plant to benefit region and beyond
Eli Lilly is investing $5 billion in a Goochland pharmaceutical plant to create 650 jobs and produce advanced therapies, strengthening Virginia’s pharma sector.
Data centers, manufacturing drive growth in Central Virginia
Central Virginia's 2025 growth driven by major data center projects and manufacturing investments, including Google, AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly expansions.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List : SCOTT MCPHERSON
PRESIDENT AND CEO PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP GOOCHLAND COUNTY
CarMax to pay nearly $500,000 in DOJ settlement
CarMax has agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
CarMax names Barr as next CEO
Goochland County-based CarMax on Thursday named Keith Barr as its next president and CEO, who will take over the helm at the Fortune 500 used car retailer as it navigates a turnaround plan and lower demand.
Goochland supervisors OK $250K to fight lawsuit over potential data centers
Goochland County shifts $250K to hire outside counsel as it faces a lawsuit challenging a technology overlay district near Route 288.
Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 230 employees, many in Virginia
Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax has laid off approximately 230 employees, including 113 in the Richmond area.
Performance Food Group announces Jan. 1 CEO transition
Performance Food Group names Scott McPherson CEO effective Jan. 1, 2026, as George Holm transitions to executive chair.
Performance Food Group and US Foods terminate merger talks
Goochland County-based Fortune Global 500 company Performance Food Group and US Foods have scrapped discussions of a merger.
CarMax CEO out after nearly a decade
CarMax CEO Bill Nash is stepping down after nearly 10 years. David McCreight will serve as interim CEO starting Dec. 1.
Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 350 employees
Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax is laying off about 350 employees nationally, including 55 in Virginia.
