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February 2023 Top Five

The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 13 included an update on the planned merger of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old Dominion University.

1  |  Youngkin budget outlines EVMS/ODU merger by 2024

EVMS would merge with ODU by July 2024, according to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s
proposed budget amendments. (Dec. 15)

2  |  Rivers Casino Portsmouth opening delayed

Virginia’s first permanent casino delayed its grand opening by eight days to Jan. 23
to allow extra time for testing and verifying gaming equipment. (Jan. 10)

3  |  Va. nursing homes, assisted living facilities struggle with staffing

A majority of facilities report widespread vacancies for certified nursing
assistants/direct caregivers, licensed practical nurses and registered
nurses. (Dec. 22)

4  |  Richmond receives 5 proposals for City Center project

Five development teams submitted proposals to redevelop the
newly rebranded City Center Innovation District, a 9.4-acre
downtown area including the closed Richmond Coliseum. (Dec. 21)

5  |  Fertility testing startup to establish $1.4M Albemarle HQ

PS-Fertility Inc. will commercialize a male fertility diagnostic
technology that was originally developed at the University
of Virginia, creating 31 jobs. (Jan. 11)

December 2022 Top Five

The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14, 2022, included a Virginia Business scoop about a restaurant on the culture-war frontlines that became a national news story.

1  |  Richmond restaurant refuses service to conservative Christian group

Metzger Bar & Butchery canceled The Family Foundation’s reservation, citing the advocacy group’s stances against abortion and LGBTQ rights. (Dec. 2)

2  |  Youngkin proposes $350M for site development

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he would propose allocating an additional $350 million to prep industrial sites for megaprojects. (Dec. 2)

3  |  Octo to be acquired by IBM

The Reston-based federal contractor’s 1,500 employees were slated to become part of IBM Consulting’s U.S. public and federal market arm, in a deal expected to close by the end of 2022. (Dec. 8)

4  |  Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans Jan. 15 opening

The $340 million resort casino will be the first permanent casino facility to open in Virginia. (Nov. 21)

5  |  Martin Agency CEO named global head of MullenLowe Group

Kristen Cavallo, CEO of Richmond ad firm The Martin Agency, is also now global CEO of MullenLowe Group, which has 20 offices worldwide. (Nov. 17)

December 2022 Top Five

 

The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 included an announcement of the acquisition of Charlottesville-based WillowTree Inc., which was founded in 2008 as a mobile app developer.

1  |  Something in the Water will return to Va. Beach in 2023

Music superstar Pharrell Williams announced his signature music festival will return
to his hometown April 28-30, 2023. (Nov. 2)

2  |  Genworth insurance co. settles class action for $25 million

A subsidiary of the Fortune 500 insurer settled with plaintiffs who alleged their life insurance policies were subject to unlawful cost of insurance increases. (Oct. 18)

3  |  Petersburg approves Cordish Cos. for possible casino

Petersburg City Council took a gamble on the Maryland-based developer to build a
casino there — even though the city doesn’t yet have General Assembly permission
to build one. (Oct. 19)

4  |  Telus International to acquire WillowTree for $1.2 billion

The Canadian tech company’s acquisition of digital products consultancy
WillowTree is expected to close in January 2023. (Oct. 27)

5  |  Bon Secours breaks ground on Suffolk hospital

The $80 million, 98,000-square-foot Bon Secours Harbour View Hospital
is expected to be completed in 2025. (Oct. 25)

Top Five

The top trending stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Oct. 16 to Nov. 15 included the news that Virginia Military Institute’s superintendent stepped down weeks after a Washington Post exposé alleged the state-supported university had an atmosphere of “relentless racism.”

  1. Governor issues new COVID-19 restrictions With coronavirus cases rising, Gov. Ralph Northam limited gatherings to 25 people and required face masks be worn by people ages 5 and up in public places indoors. (Nov. 13)

  2. VMI superintendent resigns amid racism probe Ret. U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III resigned a week after Gov. Northam announced the state would launch a probe into racism allegations. (Oct. 26)

  3. Falwell sues Liberty University, claiming defamation Former Liberty President and Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. filed suit against the Christian university. (Oct. 29)
  4. Former Boy Scouts campground in Middlesex County sells for $3.5M Property will become a commercial RV campground. (Oct. 30)
  5. All four Va. casino referendums pass in landslide Voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth overwhelmingly supported local referendums allowing casino resorts to be built in their cities. (Nov. 3)

 

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