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Steven S. Diel. Photo courtesy Universal Corp.
Feb 10, 2026

Universal Corp. names CFO after withdrawing offer to another

Universal Corp. names Steven Diel CFO after reversing a prior hire. He succeeds Johan C. Kroner, who will retire in July.

Boar’s Head reopens Jarratt plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Feb 5, 2026

Boar’s Head reopens Jarratt plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Boar’s Head Provisions reopened its Jarratt meat plant Monday, roughly a year and a half after closing it following a 2024 listeria outbreak.

Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand
Jan 29, 2026

Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand

Dow plans to cut 4,500 jobs as part of a restructuring aimed at boosting profitability amid weak global demand.

Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks at the company's Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, U.S. April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Laure Andrillon/File Photo
Jan 21, 2026

Intel results to spotlight turnaround efforts as AI data centers boost chip demand

Intel shareholders are increasingly optimistic as CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround plan boosts data center demand and shares.

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Jan 16, 2026

Yokohama Tire plans 392 layoffs in Virginia

Yokohama Tire will lay off 392 workers and reduce production at its Salem plant, with a full closure possible in September.

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Jan 15, 2026

Fed sees slight economic growth in Southeast

The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District in recent weeks saw modest economic growth, with stronger consumer spending and commercial real estate.

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Jan 15, 2026

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.

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Jan 14, 2026

Annandale Millwork to add 154 jobs in Newport News

Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corp. will invest $11.5 million to expand operations in Newport News, creating 154 jobs.

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Jan 13, 2026

Solstice Advanced Materials to invest $220M in Chesterfield expansion

Solstice Advanced Materials plans to invest $220 million to expand production at its manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County.

Employees of Hyundai Motor Group leave after the company's new year ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, January 2, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Jan 6, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028

LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia starting in 2028, marking a step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, the South Korean company said. Hyundai unveiled the production version of the Atlas humanoid robot, developed by its unit Boston Dynamics, […]

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Dec 10, 2025

Avio USA picks Virginia for $500M solid rocket motor factory

Avio USA plans a Virginia solid rocket motor facility, committing up to $500 million to expand U.S. aerospace and defense production.

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke on Dec. 10, 2025, at a Hampton Roads Chamber event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Dec 10, 2025

Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.

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