H-1B visa order leaves stakeholders in limbo
President Trump’s new executive order adds a $100K fee to H-1B visa petitions, prompting lawsuits and warnings from immigration attorneys.
Temporary Petersburg casino to open in January
A temporary casino preceding the $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort in Petersburg is expected to open in January 2026.
VFP investing $35M to expand Scott facility
VFP will invest $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, doubling capacity and creating 200 manufacturing jobs.
Civica to start selling long-acting insulin in January 2026
Civica will begin selling a type of insulin on Jan. 1, 2026, although it will not come from the nonprofit drug maker’s Petersburg facility.
Shamin Hotels debuts first Hyatt Select in US
Shamin Hotels opens the first Hyatt Select in the U.S. in Chester and plans a new Outset Collection hotel in Virginia Beach.
Workday more than triples Northern Virginia space
Global human resources and software firm Workday recently signed a lease to occupy 51,204 square feet at Reston Town Center.
Henrico medical supplies provider to lay off 73 employees
Henrico County-based medical supply provider Home Care Delivered will lay off 73 employees, including more than 50 in Virginia, on Dec. 10.
SAIC to acquire Maryland tech firm for $205M
Science Applications International Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SilverEdge Government Solutions for $205 million.
Fruit Growers Association to close after 80 years
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, which was founded in 1945 to support the area’s orchardists, is dissolving.
Dotted Line Agency acquires Richmond peer
Henrico County's Dotted Line Agency acquires Richmond’s The King Agency. Founder Dave King is retiring but will provide consulting services.
Electra expands Manassas headquarters
Manassas-based aviation startup Electra.aero on Tuesday announced it was expanding its headquarters in Virginia.
Galax furniture maker adds hours, eyes hiring as tariffs spur demand
Galax-based Vaughan-Bassett, which makes wooden adult bedroom furniture, is seeing demand climb strongly enough that it has added hours in multiple departments.




















