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Roanoke opens $26M biotech incubator
RoVa Labs, a $26 million biotech incubator in Roanoke, offers wet lab space and aims to create 250 jobs, strengthening the region's life sciences sector.
TOP FIVE: May 2026
1 | Amazon’s HQ2 hiring stalled in 2025 Amazon.com didn’t add any jobs at its Arlington County HQ2 corporate headquarters in 2025 that qualified for Virginia’s workforce grant incentives. (April 1) 2 | Martinsville bank sells Justice family’s overdue loans to Omni Hotels entity Carter Bankshares sold more than $200 million in past-due loans taken […]
Innovation district takes off in NoVa
National IQ innovation district in Arlington County advances with founding partners Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and JBG Smith driving tech and national security initiatives.
2026 Forty Under 40: MALLORY TUTTLE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA TECH NEWPORT NEWS CENTER AND VIRGINIA TECH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: CHRISTINA TODD
FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR | CARY STREET PARTNERS | GLEN ALLEN
New details emerge on Jefferson Lab transition in June
New details about the future of the Jefferson Lab have emerged following last month’s announcement of a new operating contract.
Virginia Tech-backed energy tech hub opens in Newport News
The Secure Energy Future Center opened its first dedicated space Wednesday at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News.
Kaine questions Virginia Tech president’s exit
Sen. Tim Kaine questions if Virginia Tech President Tim Sands was pushed out before Gov. Spanberger fills key board seats.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced Thursday that he intends to step down in the coming months.
Aclara opens rare earth pilot plant at Virginia Tech
Aclara is launching a rare earth pilot plant at Virginia Tech to boost the U.S. supply chain and reduce reliance on China.
Virginia universities help entrepreneurs get started
Virginia universities like George Mason and Virginia Tech offer accelerators, grants, and resources to support local entrepreneurs and startups statewide.
Philanthropists boost Virginia universities, health systems
Virginia universities and health systems received major philanthropic gifts in 2025, including multimillion-dollar donations to support scholarships, programs, and health initiatives.
