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Joe Face is retiring as commissioner of financial institutions for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Photo courtesy State Corporation Commission
Dec 16, 2025

Longtime SCC banking commissioner to retire

Joseph Face Jr., who has served as the SCC's commissioner of the Bureau of Financial Institutions since 1997, will retire in January 2026.

Fritz Sassine. Photo courtesy Virginia General Assembly
Dec 9, 2025

Virginia legislature appoints new automated systems director

The Virginia General Assembly has appointed Fritz Sassine as director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, the division that oversees the state's Legislative Information System.

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Dec 3, 2025

CBRE taps new leader for Richmond, Norfolk

Global real estate services and investment firm CBRE has promoted Sarah Cooley to managing director and market leader for southern Virginia.

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Nov 5, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth workers win Virginia’s first casino union contract

In a first for Virginia’s gaming industry, workers at Rivers Casino Portsmouth have approved a three-year union contract with a 95% yes vote

Touhill leaving Arlington Economic Development
Oct 30, 2025

Touhill leaving Arlington Economic Development

Arlington Economic Development Director Ryan Touhill is leaving AED, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce confirmed Thursday.

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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.

Paul Phillips will retire from Freedom First at the end of 2026. Photo courtesy Freedom First Credit Union
Oct 29, 2025

Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026

Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.

Stuart Macfarlane. Photo courtesy United Bank
Oct 10, 2025

United Bank hires Charlottesville market president

Stuart Macfarlane is United Bank’s new Charlottesville market president. The Fairfax-based bank announced his role in late September.

Dale Wagoner plans to retire as CEO at the end of the year. Photo courtesy LMI
Oct 6, 2025

LMI CEO transitions to chairman

LMI CEO Doug Wagoner will retire at the end of 2025 and become board chair. Josh Wilson will take over as CEO Jan. 1.

Antonio Perez Jr. has been named General Manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Photo courtesy RIvers Casino Portsmouth
Oct 2, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth hires new general manager

Antonio Perez Jr. takes over as general manager at Rivers Casino Portsmouth, bringing more than two decades of gaming industry experience.

Timmons Group appoints chief marketing officer
Sep 30, 2025

Timmons Group appoints chief marketing officer

Richmond-based engineering and design firm Timmons Group has appointed Tim Asimos as chief marketing officer, a new role.

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Sep 29, 2025

Volkswagen of America taps new sales/marketing EVP

Volkswagen of America has appointed Brian Nash as its executive vice president of sales and marketing, effective Monday.

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