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Virginians go for Texan vodka
Virginia is for lovers of vodka distilled from corn in Austin, Texas, apparently. For the seventh straight year, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is Virginia’s most popular spirit at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores, according to a Friday announcement. The spirit generated $75 million in sales at Virginia ABC stores in fiscal year 2024. That’s […]
Youngkin announces plan to grow workforce housing
At the Governor’s Housing Conference in Virginia Beach Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled the Workforce Housing Investment Program, an initiative at Virginia Housing that will invest $75 million over five years to spur the creation of workforce-priced housing. The funding holds the potential, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office, to “catalyze $750 […]
Va. appoints new DRPT director
Tiffany Robinson is the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation‘s new director, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. Robinson succeeds Zach Trogdon, who has served as acting director since Jennifer DeBruhl retired July 1. Robinson has almost 15 years of experience in state and local government, according to a DRPT news release issued Tuesday. She […]
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VIPC taps Benevento as permanent president and CEO
Joe Benevento will remain as the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp.’s president and CEO permanently after serving in the role on an interim basis since September 2023, VIPC announced Wednesday. Benevento took over as interim CEO when Bob Stolle announced he was stepping down. A not-for-profit corporation created in 1985 by the General Assembly as an […]
Youngkin to embark on Northern Europe trade mission
Gov. Glenn Youngkin will leave on his third international trade mission next week, visiting Germany, Denmark, Finland and Switzerland, his office announced Wednesday. According to the news release, he will meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, along with officials in Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki; and Zurich, from April 28 through May […]
Virginia ABC board vice chair named CEO
Former beverage industry executive Dale Farino has been appointed the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority‘s next CEO, effective April 29, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Farino served as vice chair of the ABC Board of Directors, and upon his resignation from the board, his seat will be filled by L. Mark Stepanian, former owner and […]
