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Dec 19, 2025

Cannabist Co. strikes $130M deal for Virginia medical marijuana biz

The Cannabist Co. has scrapped a $110 million deal to sell its Central Virginia medical marijuana business to a subsidiary of Curaleaf,

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Dec 18, 2025

Virginia casinos post $82.45M in November revenues

November gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $82.45 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released Dec. 15. Norfolk’s temporary Interim Gaming Hall, which opened Nov. 7, reported adjusted gaming revenue (wagers minus winnings) of $1.42 million d[...]

Wayfair to vendors: Hold off on tariff increases
Dec 17, 2025

Hooker Furnishings closes $6.1M sale of two brands

Hooker Furnishings has sold its Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture brands to Magnussen Home Furnishings for approximately $6.1 million.

The Chesterfield Towne Center, the largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area, was sold on Friday to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG. Photo by Kira Jenkins
Dec 12, 2025

Chesterfield Towne Center sells to New York, Swiss companies

Chesterfield Towne Center, the largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area, was sold on Dec. 12 to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG for an undisclosed amount.

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Dec 11, 2025

Altria CEO Billy Gifford to retire in 2026

Altria Group announced Thursday that its CEO, Billy Gifford, has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026.

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Dec 8, 2025

Gainesville automation company acquired by Naviant

Naviant announced last week that it has acquired Versivo, a Gainesville-based business process automation provider.

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Dec 5, 2025

Manufacturer to invest $4.9M in Franklin County expansion

Cornerstone Building Brands will invest $4.9M to expand its Franklin County manufacturing campus, adding 50 jobs and boosting capacity.

Electra launches defense business unit
Dec 4, 2025

Electra launches defense business unit

Manassas-based aviation startup Electra.aero on Wednesday announced that it has launched a new defense business unit.

HII investing $28M for Hampton manufacturing facility
Dec 3, 2025

HII investing $28M for Hampton manufacturing facility

Newport News-based Fortune 500 contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries is investing $28 million to create an aircraft carrier and submarine manufacturing plant in Hampton, the city's mayor said Wednesday.

Bills advance to protect state employees who access medical cannabis
Dec 2, 2025

Curaleaf agrees to buy Central Virginia medical marijuana operation for $110M

The Cannabist Co. entered into an agreement to sell all ownership interests of its Virginia subsidiary for $110 million to a Curaleaf Holdings company.

Heven AeroTech's flagship Z1 platform. Photo courtesy Heven AeroTech
Dec 2, 2025

Sterling drone startup joins unicorn ranks

Heven AeroTech, a Sterling-based developer of hydrogen-powered UAS, has reached unicorn status with a $100 million Series B funding raise.

Wayfair to vendors: Hold off on tariff increases
Dec 2, 2025

Hooker Furnishings to sell two brands for $4.8M

Martinsville-based Hooker Furnishings is selling two case goods brands to Magnussen Home Furnishings for approximately $4.8 million.

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