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Leadership Metro Richmond names new CEO
Jul 16, 2025

Leadership Metro Richmond names new CEO

Leadership development organization Leadership Metro Richmond announced Monday that Chris Edwards will be its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 11.

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Jul 11, 2025

Bassett CEO: 3 strategies drove Q2 return to profitability

Despite downward pressures stubbornly weighing on the industry, Bassett Furniture posted a return to profitability in the second quarter.

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Jul 8, 2025

CohnReznick acquires Henrico CPA firm

CohnReznick announced Tuesday that it has acquired Glen Allen-based certified public accountant firm Piascik & Associates.

Data Centers
Jul 2, 2025

Nvidia-backed AI startup to curb hungry data centers’ appetite for power

Startup Emerald AI plans to use software that will help AI data centers adjust their energy consumption, avoiding strain on the grid.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Jun 30, 2025

U.Va. names short-term leader following Ryan’s exit

Following President Jim Ryan's sudden resignation, the University of Virginia's short-term acting president will be Jennifer "J.J." Wagner Davis

HR leaders tread carefully in shifting DEI landscape
Jun 29, 2025

HR leaders tread carefully in shifting DEI landscape

  Adam Calli, owner of a Vienna-based human resources consulting firm, offers this advice to his fellow HR professionals: Keep on top of the goings-on in Washington, D.C. “One of the things that a good HR person should be doing at all times — because it’s your freaking job, man — but especially given the [&helli[...]

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Jun 27, 2025

22nd Century Technologies adds 880 jobs in Virginia

22nd Century Technologies plans to invest $1 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County and offices across Virginia.

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Jun 26, 2025

SAIC secures $928M Air Force contract

Science Applications International Corp. announced that it has been awarded a $928 million, five-year contract to support the Air Force.

In a June 25, 2025, decision, the European Commission will conduct an investigation of the Mars-Kellanova blockbuster deal. Photo courtesy Depositphotos
Jun 25, 2025

EU opens investigation into $35.9B Mars-Kellanova merger; FTC approves deal

The European Union's antitrust watchdog organization has opened an in-depth investigation into Mars' proposed $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova

Botetourt County officials announced Tuesday that Google plans to build a data center at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. Photo by Beth JoJack
Jun 24, 2025

Google buys $14M parcel for Botetourt data center

Google purchased 312 acres in Botetourt County for a future data center and pledged an additional $4Mfor community projects.

International Longshoremen's Association workers strike at the Port of Virginia on Oct. 1, 2024, when there was a mass work stoppage at ports on the East and Gulf coasts. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Jun 22, 2025

Virginia Business wins two international journalism awards

Virginia Business won two journalism awards for breaking news coverage and explanatory journalism in the 2025 Alliance of Area Business Publishers awards.

Traditional Medicinals teas. Photo courtesy Traditional Medicinal
Jun 18, 2025

Traditional Medicinals moves forward with $47M plant in Franklin County

Traditional Medicinals will build a $47 million tea plant in Franklin County, creating 57 jobs.

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