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Henrico appoints new EDA director
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has appointed Cari M. Tretina to be its executive director, effective Jan. 1.
Danville cracks down on River District parking
Danville faced a problem, but it was a good kind of problem to have. Its downtown, once a landscape of former tobacco and textile buildings, had been so successfully revitalized that parking had become a headache. “Timed parking was not being enforced,” says Alyssa Turner, interim executive director of the River District Association, a nonprofit […]
Stafford delays voting on proposed Buc-ee’s
Stafford County Planning Commission delays vote on a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s as residents raise traffic and safety concerns.
Botetourt hires new economic development director
Botetourt County announced Thursday that it has appointed Kyle Rosner as its new director of economic development.
Newport News targets 12 sites for development
During a economic development summit on Thursday, Newport News city leaders unveiled 12 sites they want to see redeveloped.
An overview of Hampton Roads
Home to 1.79 million people across 17 localities, Hampton Roads is Virginia’s second most populous region, just behind Northern Virginia. It also boasts the commonwealth’s biggest city by population: Virginia Beach, with an estimated 457,066 residents. Nearby Norfolk is the densest locality in the region, with 4,467 people per square mile, according to 2020 U.S. Census data. [&hellip[...]
Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield
Massachusetts-based fusion energy company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round.
Richmond water crises test city, but growth stays strong
Despite two major water outages in 2024, Richmond leaders remain optimistic, citing business growth, regional cooperation and new investment.
Developer pulls out of massive Charles City County data center
Kansas-based development company Diode Ventures has backed out of a massive data center campus in Charles City County.
Chesterfield planners approve $2.5B+ nuclear fusion plant
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a permit Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ planned power plant.
Judge voids massive Prince William Digital Gateway project
A group of Prince William County residents won a legal battle against the Prince William Digital Gateway.
Amazon cancels data center in Louisa County
Amazon Web Services has withdrawn its application to build a data center campus in Louisa County, following backlash from county residents.
