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Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakers
Allbirds shares jumped over 400% after announcing a $50 million convertible financing to pivot from footwear to ai computing infrastructure.
Wall Street closes mixed after strong US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut outlook
Wall Street ended mixed following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report that tempered expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Dow and Nasdaq fell slightly while the S&P 500 was flat.
Fed holds rates steady amid tariff-driven inflation risk
The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged as it weighs Trump’s tariffs, inflation risk, and economic uncertainty before deciding on possible future cuts.
2024 Virginia Business Person of the Year: Robert M. Blue
Bob Blue has a “no jerks policy,” which he attributes to his upbringing in Albemarle County. “We don’t always agree. In fact, we shouldn’t agree,” he clarifies. “It doesn’t mean that we all just hold hands and sing ‘Kumbaya,’ but what it does mean is that we should treat each other respectfull[...]
100 People to Meet in 2025
In our sixth annual list of 100 Virginians you’ll want to meet in the new year, you’ll encounter interesting people of many ages and occupations — from a doctor in his 80s who built the Chesapeake Care Clinic to a 10-year-old CEO who started his own popcorn business and whose parents are his employees. In [&helli[...]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Builders
These Virginians are building the future in bricks and mortar with major development projects in communities across the commonwealth. Barbara Benesh Founder, B. Grace Design, Norfolk Barbara Benesh has her eye on the prize for 2025: an expansion of her firm, B. Grace Design, to London. An architect, certified interior designer and watercolorist, Benesh will […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Public Faces
From the state’s top librarian to the head of sales for Hubs peanuts, these people are highly visible representatives of their communities and industries. Jessica Bell Brown Executive director, Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, Richmond The former curator and head of contemporary art at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Jessica Bell Brown was named […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Go-Getters
A 10-year-old popcorn CEO, an Olympic swimmer and a defense contractor’s U.S. chief executive all have one thing in common: They don’t take no for an answer. Heather K. Armentrout U.S. president and general manager, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Alexandria After serving as an intelligence fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and spending more […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Innovators
These scientists, founders and creators are leading the way in tomorrow’s industries, from national security to cannabis. Wes Anderson Vice president of defense, Microsoft Federal, Reston As leader of Microsoft’s federal defense team, Wes Anderson oversees the company’s efforts to bring cloud and artificial intelligence innovations to the U.S. Department of Defense at a time […][...]
100 People to Meet in 2025: Rainmakers
These are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and tourism, making the commonwealth wealthier. Tyler Caveness Founder and principal, Caveness Investment Advisory, Roanoke Roanoke native Tyler Caveness left the Star City to play football at Harvard, where he helped the Crimson win two Ivy League championships and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. After […]
100 People to Meet in 2025: New Folks
They’re new to their positions, but they bring decades of experience and new vantage points to the table. Here’s a sampling of Virginians — some fresh faces, some familiar — who are taking on significant new roles. Mary Kate Andris President and CEO, CIVIC Leadership Institute, Norfolk Mary Kate Andris has defined her career through […]
