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The former Dominion Energy tower at 707 E. Main St. in Richmond. The building is being repurposed to include a hotel and multifamily housing. Photo courtesy Douglas Development
Jan 22, 2026

Former Dominion Energy tower in Richmond getting $158M makeover

The former Dominion Energy tower in downtown Richmond is undergoing a $158 million transformation that will result in a hotel and housing.

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO Tom Barkin speaks Jan. 15, 2026, at the 2026 Financial Forecast held in Richmond by Virginia Bankers Association and the Virginia Chamber. Photo by Kate Andrews
Jan 15, 2026

Richmond Fed leader sees less economic uncertainty in 2026

Gas prices are down, and tax refunds next month will provide some economic stimulus, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Thursday.

Frances Lewis, pictured here in 2010, was co-founder of Best Products and a major contemporary art collector and donor to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Photo courtesy Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Best Products co-founder Frances Lewis dies at 103

Frances Aaronson Lewis, who co-founded Henrico County's Best Products retail company and was a major figure among contemporary art collectors in the United States, died Jan. 10, her family announced Tuesday.

Marshall French, new president of Sauer Properties.
Jan 9, 2026

Sauer Properties taps new president

Richmond-based private real estate company Sauer Properties announced Tuesday that it has promoted Marshall French to president.

L to R: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, Flying Squirrels President Lou DiBella, VCU Athletics’ Ed McLaughlin and Richmond EDA Director Angie Rodgers Photo courtesy City of Richmond
Dec 31, 2025

VCU advances its Diamond District plans

Virginia Commonwealth University was expected to wrap up deals by the end of 2025 for the Richmond Economic Development Authority to buy VCU’s aging Sports Backers Stadium and for its Rams baseball team to play at the forthcoming CarMax Park stadium. VCU, the City of Richmond and Navigators Baseball, which owns the Richmond Flying Squirrels […]

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.

Greg Weatherford. Photo courtesy Virginia State Corporation Commission
Dec 8, 2025

SCC names new comms director

Greg Weatherford named communications director at Virginia State Corporation Commission, succeeding Andy Farmer.

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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.

Michael Steele, Activation Capital
Nov 30, 2025

100 People to Meet in 2026: Rainmakers

These are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and industries, making the commonwealth wealthier.

Rendering of the initial design for a downtown Richmond bus transfer hub and mixed-use development. Rendering courtesy City of Richmond
Nov 21, 2025

Richmond seeks developers for bus station, mixed-use project

Richmond has issued a request seeking developers for a downtown mixed-use project to include a bus transfer hub, housing and retail.

RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor
Nov 19, 2025

RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor

RVA757 Connects unveiled its 2035 Global Internet Hub Vision Plan to position the I-64 corridor as a hub for digital infrastructure.

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