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Alexandria Housing Development Corp. buys Avana Apartments for $106M
Alexandria Housing Development Corp. (AHDC) has acquired the former 326-unit Avana Alexandria Apartments for $106 million in an effort to provide affordable housing as rents and sales prices rise in anticipation of Amazon.com Inc.’s HQ2 East Coast headquarters, which is under development in nearby Arlington. The acquisition, which closed on Jan. 28, marks the first […]
Leidos to acquire L3Harris Technologies’ security detection, automation biz for $1B
Reston-based government contractor Leidos will acquire L3Harris Technologies’ Security Detection and Automation businesses for $1 billion in cash in a deal that is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020, the company announced Tuesday. The boards of directors for both companies unanimously approved the transaction. Headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and Luton, England, the […][...]
“Port host communities” receive revitalization funds
The General Assembly allocated $1 million in grants to redevelop port-related properties in Virginia’s “port host communities,” including Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The goal of the funding is to enable timely redevelopment of port structures for economic development and employment growth, according to the Department of Housing and Community […][...]
VCU Health proposes medical complex as part of Navy Hill project
The $1.5 billion Navy Hill project — as proposed — may be killed next Monday by Richmond City Council, but that hasn’t stopped Virginia Commonwealth University and other heavy hitters from making economic development announcements in an effort to salvage the controversial project. VCU Health System announced Tuesday that i[...]
George Mason University seeks developer for Arlington campus expansion
George Mason University is seeking a development partner to design, construct and operate its proposed $250 million Institute for Digital InnovAtion (IDIA) set to open in September 2025 on its Arlington campus. The university has released a request for proposals (RFP) seeking for partners to build 400,000 square feet of new buil[...]
Virginia ABC breaks ground on $91M HQ in Hanover County
Gov. Ralph Northam led a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s $91 million state headquarters complex in Hanover County, expected to open next year. Virginia ABC’s existing warehouse in Richmond is just more than 295,000 square feet, but is operating at 100% capacity [...]
Custom Truck One Source adding 61 jobs in Bedford County
Custom Truck One Source will expand its manufacturing business in Bedford County, investing $2.6 million and creating 61 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company plans to double production at its specialized truck and heavy equipment plant in Bedford’s Forest area to meet growing demand. “Custom Truck One Source has been […]
Richmond and Seattle moving companies merge
Richmond-based WayForth, a home moving management service, has merged with Seattle’s Livible, which provides on-demand moving and storage services. The merger of equals was announced Tuesday, and the combined companies will be known as WayForth Inc. and will have more than 400 employees. WayForth co-founder Craig Shealy remains CEO of the new business, and Livible […]
International olive oil manufacturer to invest $11M for Suffolk production operation
International olive oil manufacturer Acesur USA LLC will invest $11 million to establish its first U.S. production operation in Suffolk, creating 29 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday. Acesur was established in 1840 and produces, packages and markets olive oil. It exports to more than 90 countries and has established brands in the U.S. including […]
Henrico County manufacturer purchases North Dakota company
Henrico County-based manufacturer Alchemco recently acquired a North Dakota waterproofing technology company, TechCrete LLC, in a move expected to create 15 to 20 jobs, according to Alchemco. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Alchemco, which produces products to clean, repair and waterproof concrete and masonry, e[...]
Sterling office complex sells for $15.375M
An affiliate of Baltimore, Maryland-based commercial real estate firm Klein Enterprises purchased a 95,282-square-foot office complex in Loudoun County’s Sterling area for $15.375 million, commercial real estate company Avison Young, which negotiated the sale, announced Monday. The property is located at 45745 Nokes Blvd. [...]
Virginia Beach-based Towne Insurance promotes executive leaders
Virginia Beach-based independent insurance agency Towne Insurance has promoted multiple executives in leadership positions. Towne Insurance CFO Boyd Griffin was promoted to executive vice president and will retain his duties as CFO. Chris Rogerson was appointed as chief operating officer. Rogerson joined the agency in 2017 as vice president and manager of the select business […]
