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CEL Critical Power’s new facility, which opened in summer 2025, was part of a $5.225 million investment. Photo courtesy CEL Critical Power

Mar 1, 2026

Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets

Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.

L to R: Roanoke Regional Partnership head John Hull and Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe at the planned Google data center campus site Photo by Natalee Waters

Mar 1, 2026

Google data center campus spawns excitement, concern

Google will invest $3 billion to build a data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and prompting water infrastructure studies.

L to R: Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, ABB’s Franklin Sullivan and former Henrico EDA head Anthony Romanello celebrate ABB’s expansion. Official photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin

Mar 1, 2026

Data centers, manufacturing drive growth in Central Virginia

Central Virginia's 2025 growth driven by major data center projects and manufacturing investments, including Google, AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly expansions.

Mar 1, 2026

Top-grossing Virginia wines and wineries

Mar 1, 2026

Top Hotels by revenue / rooms sold and Virginia’s commercial airports

Mar 1, 2026

Top SBA lenders – Virginia District Office

Mar 1, 2026

Top selling alcoholic products in Virginia

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Virginia House and Senate clash over data center tax breaks

A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget n[...]

Electra among companies selected for FAA next-gen aircraft pilot

The FAA selected Manassas-based Electra as one of the participants for its advanced air mobility pil[...]

Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027

A Virginia Senate committee voted 11-3 to effectively kill a House bill that would create an indepen[...]

Pittsylvania site is top contender for lithium-ion battery plant

Berry Hill Megasite sale could bring $73B project

A $73 billion data center project could come to the Berry Hill megasite after officials approved a l[...]

Government Contractors | Technology 2025: MENGUCCI, JOHN S.

CACI International completes $2.6B acquisition of Arka Group

CACI International announced Monday that it has completed its $2.6 billion acquisition of Connecticu[...]

Dr. Craig Kent was CEO of UVA Health until his resignation in February 2025. Photo courtesy University of Virginia

Former UVA Health CEO sues attorneys, firm in $34M defamation case

Former UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent is suing three attorneys and a law firm for allegedly running a[...]

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Tysons Community Alliance CEO resigns

13/3/2026

Prince William Chamber names interim CEO

10/3/2026

CV International, Capes tap new executives

4/3/2026

NoVa data center development moves down I-95

Stafford County is experiencing rapid data center growth with three major projects underway and 18 i[...]

VFP’s Scott Jones says the company will have six buildings on its Duffield campus after its latest expansion. Photo by Earl Neikirk

VFP moves forward on $30M expansion in Scott County

VFP is investing $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, adding new buildings and jobs to s[...]

Arlington County reported investment in about 268,000 square feet of office space in 2025. Photo courtesy Adobe Stock

Northern Virginia focuses on strengths amid federal cuts

Northern Virginia's economy adapts to federal job cuts in 2025 by expanding defense tech, aerospace,[...]

Wrap Technologies held a ribbon cutting in September 2025 for its $4 million manufacturing headquarters in Norton. Official photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin

Manufacturing-heavy Southwest Virginia captures new industries

Southwest Virginia sees major investments in manufacturing, indoor agriculture, and energy projects,[...]

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Berry Hill Megasite sale could bring $73B project

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NoVa data center development moves down I-95

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