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Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones delivers his State of the City address at Christopher Newport University. Photo by Josh Janney
Apr 14, 2026

$450M Navy housing project in Newport News slated to begin this summer

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced Monday that a $450 million downtown development is expected to begin construction this summer.

TowneBank in Chesterfield County. Photo by Kira Jenkins
Apr 6, 2026

TowneBank sells resort property management segment for $250M

Suffolk-based TowneBank announced Monday it has sold its Towne Vacations division for $250 million to Bellcrest Vacations Acquisitions.

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard has appointed Brian Waterfield to be its new chief financial officer.
Mar 30, 2026

Colonna’s Shipyard hires new CFO

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard has appointed Brian Waterfield to be its new chief financial officer, effective Monday.

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Mar 18, 2026

Port of Virginia completes $450M dredging project

The Port of Virginia has finished a $450 million project to dredge commercial shipping channels and Norfolk Harbor to 55 feet deep.

Cary Hagen, Bobby Scott, Kevin Briggs and Pete Hansen. Photo courtesy CV International. Background image courtesy of the Port of Virginia
Mar 4, 2026

CV International, Capes tap new executives

CV International last week announced that it has promoted vice president Cary Hagen to chief commercial officer.

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Mar 3, 2026

TowneBank appoints new CIO

TowneBank announced Monday that it has appointed Varun Chandhok as senior executive vice president and chief information officer.

2025 Living Legends: ASTON JR., G. ROBERT
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: G. ROBERT ASTON JR.

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN TOWNEBANK SUFFOLK

Interest rates for 30-year mortgages fell in the second half of 2025, prompting more house sales in Virginia. Photo by Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia housing market saw late 2025 recovery as rates eased

Virginia's housing market recovered late in 2025 with increased home sales and falling mortgage rates, while industrial growth continues in key regions.

In December 2025, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and LS Cable & System CEO Bon-kyu Koo announced LS Cable’s plans for a second major manufacturing campus in Chesapeake. Photo courtesy Hampton Roads Alliance
Mar 1, 2026

LS Cable’s $689M Chesapeake campus doubles investment

LS Cable will invest $689 million in a new manufacturing campus in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs and doubling its total investment in the region by 2027.

CEL Critical Power’s new facility, which opened in summer 2025, was part of a $5.225 million investment. Photo courtesy CEL Critical Power
Mar 1, 2026

Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets

Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.

Health Care 2025: MATHEIS, DENNIS
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: DENNIS MATHEIS

PRESIDENT AND CEO SENTARA HEALTH VIRGINIA BEACH

A 3D-printed mold for a hydropower impeller is printed using a wire arc additive manufacturing system. Photo by Carlos Jones, courtesy U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Feb 25, 2026

Maritime manufacturing startup to invest $10.5M in Portsmouth

Radian Forge will invest $10.5M to grow its Portsmouth manufacturing operation to meet U.S. Navy production needs.

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