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Dec 18, 2025

Another massive data center campus proposed in Prince William

LSI 360 has filed an early planning application tied to a massive, proposed data center campus in western Prince William County.

Joseph P. Casey, Photo courtesy Chesterfield County
Dec 10, 2025

Chesterfield County administrator to retire in 2026

Chesterfield County Administrator Joseph P. Casey will retire July 1, 2026, after a decade leading major economic growth projects.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol produced $13.18 million in gaming tax revenue for 14 localities. Photo courtesy Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Nov 30, 2025

Bristol hopes for bigger share of casino tax

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol this November marked its first year in its permanent facility — a milestone that the city’s mayor says prompted officials to move ahead with trying to change how tax revenue from the casino is divided. “We’re excited to have them here,” says Mayor Becky Nave, “but we just […]

Jared Burden is a Co-Managing Partner of GreeneHurlocker. Photo courtesy Jared Burden
Nov 24, 2025

Local leaders shape solar’s future

With federal support shrinking, Virginia’s solar future depends on local boards, zoning decisions and early community engagement.

Henrico appoints new EDA director
Nov 13, 2025

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  
Nov 2, 2025

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 […]

Buc-ee’s could open first Va. store in New Kent
Oct 31, 2025

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.

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Oct 30, 2025

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
Oct 2, 2025

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
Sep 29, 2025

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[...]

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Sep 2, 2025

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
Sep 1, 2025

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.

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