Midterm murkiness
Republicans look to extend their 2021 wins in state elections as they closely eye congressional targets in November’s midterm elections. Democrats hold seven of the state’s 11 congressional seats, with three of those having changed hands during the last midterms in 2018. U.S. Reps. Elaine Luria of Norfolk, Abigail Spanberger[...]
Balancing act
The Virginia General Assembly returned to a familiar configuration in 2022, legislating with a Republican-majority House of Delegates and Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate for the seventh time since 2000. But while the partisan split was old hat, much else about the session was new, taking place two years into the global COV[...]
Leidos withstands GDIT’s protest over $11.5B contract
The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a decision earlier this month denying a protest filed by Falls Church-based General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. over an $11.5 billion defense contract won by another Fortune 500 contractor, Reston-based Leidos Inc. The Defense Information Systems Agency for Defense Enclav[...]
EAB to expand, add 200 jobs in Henrico County
EAB, a direct marketing and recruitment firm for higher education institutions, expects to add at least 200 jobs with a $6 million expansion in Henrico County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. The firm, formerly Royall & Co., will relocate from two locations on East Parham Road and consolidate its Henrico operations in[...]
Coffee roaster to invest $29M to expand Suffolk facility
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, the North American operating unit of the Italian coffee roaster Zanetti Beverage Group, will invest $29.1 million to consolidate and expand operations at its Suffolk roasting facility, a project expected to create 79 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. “Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA’s con[...]
Va. Beach native to lead Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
The next commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is a former naval flight officer and Virginia Beach native. Rear Adm. Christopher “Scotty” Gray will take over for Rear Adm. Charles “Chip” Rock during a change of command ceremony scheduled at Naval Station Norfolk Thursday. Rock, who has commanded a region [...]
Williamsburg apartments sell for $100M
Alexandria-based real estate company Bonaventure has sold The Bend Arbordale apartments in Williamsburg for $100 million. Bonaventure sold the 289-unit apartment complex to Illinois-based The Inland Real Estate Group, Bonventure announced Friday. Located at 401 Bulifants Blvd., the community has two- and three-bedroom apartments[...]
Valiant awarded $255M Air Force contract
Valiant Integrated Services LLC, a Herndon-based government contractor, has been awarded a 10-year, $255 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide F-16 international aircraft maintenance and pilot training to U.S. partner nation air forces, the company announced Thursday. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract consists of 100% foreign military sales and enables the company to provide […][...]
Roanoke business center sells for $6.8M
Century Business Center in Roanoke has sold for $6.8 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced this week. ABMAR Century Business Center LLC, a regional investment group purchased the 52,306-square-foot multitenant flex-office building from Planta LLC. The property was 92% leased at the time of the sale. Price Gutsha[...]
Sentara taps new president and CEO
Sentara Healthcare has named Dennis Matheis to succeed Howard Kern as president and CEO, Sentara announced Friday. Kern announced his retirement earlier this year after spending more than 40 years at the Norfolk-based health care system. Matheis will take the helm on Sept. 1. He has served as president of Sentara Health Plans an[...]
Va. median home sales price breaches $400k for first time
The statewide median sales price for a home in May rose above $400,000 for the first time, according to the Virginia Realtors’ May 2022 Virginia Home Sales Report. The median price was $401,082, up 8.7% and more than $32,000 from a year ago. In total, 13,048 homes sold in Virginia in May, an 8.5% decrease […]
Hanley Energy to add 343 jobs in Ashburn
Irish energy management company Hanley Energy will invest $8 million to expand its Hanley Energy Electrical division in Loudoun County, a project expected to create 343 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. Hanley Energy will open a facility at 44381 Russell Branch Parkway to serve the data center market in Ashburn with [...]