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Area Development ranks Virginia No. 1 for workforce training
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program has been ranked the top workforce training program in the nation by Area Development magazine.
Cygnus supply ship reaches ISS after engine shutdown delay
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule docks at the ISS after a one-day delay caused by a premature engine shutdown traced to software settings.
Cygnus capsule stalls en route to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station. Northrop Grumman’s capsule rocketed into orbit Sunday from Florida aboard SpaceX. But less than two days later, the capsule’s main engine shut down prematurely[...]
American Systems acquires Epsilon, adds 400 employees
Chantilly-based government IT contractor American Systems announced that it has acquired North Carolina-based cybersecurity company Epsilon.
$1.64B CACI defense contract paused after Accenture protest
Following a protest by Accenture Federal Services, the Government Accountability Office has paused a $1.64 billion defense contract awarded to Reston-based Fortune 500 government contractor CACI International. On Aug. 11, the Department of Defense — which President Trump recently rebranded as the Department of War by executive[...]
Virginia nursing homes sue state over Youngkin budget veto
Over 180 Virginia nursing homes are suing the state after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a budget provision to increase Medicaid payments.
Richmond water crises test city, but growth stays strong
Despite two major water outages in 2024, Richmond leaders remain optimistic, citing business growth, regional cooperation and new investment.
Amentum wins $4B Space Force contract
Amentum has been awarded a contract of up to $4 billion from the United States Space Force to provide engineering and cybersecurity services.
Henrico EDA head to leave in 2026
Anthony Romanello, the Henrico County Economic Development Authority’s executive director, will resign from the role early next year.
CACI awarded $1.64B Transportation Command contract
CACI International has been awarded a potential 10-year, $1.64 billion contract from the U.S. Transportation Command.
Boeing wins $883M Army cargo support contract
Boeing has been awarded a $883.1 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide cargo engineering and logistics support services.
Virginia Beach solicits development proposals near convention center
The Virginia Beach government is seeking proposals from developers for a commercial or residential project near the city’s convention center.
