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Chesapeake Planning Commission recommends against data center
The Chesapeake Planning Commission voted 6-1 Wednesday night to recommend denial of a rezoning for a 350,000 square-foot data center in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake after hundreds of residents passionately opposed the project.
Virginia tightens noncompete rules for more workers
Virginia's new law bans noncompete agreements for non-exempt employees, expanding protections for more workers starting July 1, 2025.
QualiChem to invest $9M in Salem expansion
Salem-based metalworking fluids manufacturer QualiChem will invest $9 million to expand its operations with a new 48,550 square-foot facility and will create 12 jobs, according to a May 13 announcement.
Vaughan-Bassett sees strong domestic demand despite China tariff easing
Doug Bassett, president of Galax-based Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, said the recent developments and the ongoing uncertainty around trade are having a positive impact on the company’s business because it lacks much direct exposure to China in their supply chain.
ServicePower acquires French tech company
McLean-based field service management software company ServicePower announced last week it had acquired France-based technology company Inveniam.
Virginia unemployment claims rise amid federal layoffs
Virginia jobless claims rose in early May, with experts citing federal spending cuts, tariffs and contract reductions as key factors in the surge.
Port of Virginia CEO expects decline in Chinese imports over Trump’s trade war
Virginia Port Authority Executive Director and CEO Stephen A. Edwards said Thursday at this year's State of the Port address that President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing significant uncertainty in the port and trade sector.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth to add $65M hotel
Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming are planning to break ground on a $65 million hotel in Portsmouth this summer, more than two years after the casino first opened.
General Dynamics submarine designers to strike on May 18 if contract deal isn’t reached
Electric Boat shipyard workers in Connecticut plan a May 18 strike if no contract deal is reached, demanding higher wages and restored pension benefits.
Sands Anderson absorbs Virginia Beach law firm
Richmond-based law firm Sands Anderson on Thursday announced that it completed its merger with Virginia Beach-based law firm Frieden Seery Nuckols & Hahn.
Vortex acquires Prism Contractors & Engineers
Houston, Texas-based Vortex Companies, which provides trenchless water and sewer infrastructure products, announced last week that it has acquired Williamsburg-based Prism Contractors & Engineers.
Amazon holds grand opening for Virginia Beach delivery station
Amazon on Tuesday announced that it had officially opened its new 200,000-plus square-foot delivery station in Virginia Beach. The facility, located at 2201 Harpers Rd, is Amazon’s 17th delivery station in Virginia and the sixth site in Hampton Roads
