Lego’s $1B Chesterfield facility nears 35% completion
The Lego Group’s $1 billion facility in Chesterfield County is nearly 35% complete, said Lego Manufacturing Virginia General Manager Jesus Ibañez.
Rocket Lab expands Virginia’s role in commercial space launch, exploration
Virginia opens Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch pad at Wallops Island, boosting aerospace growth and space exploration efforts.
Dover Food Retail to add 300 jobs in Chesterfield
Dover Food Retail will soon invest over $20 million to expand its Virginia operations, adding 300 jobs in Chesterfield County.
Arlington drone software firm raises $130M in Series B funding
Auterion, an Arlington-based provider of drone software, announced it has raised $130 million in a Series B funding round.
V2X acquires QinetiQ’s US intelligence biz
Reston-based Fortune 1000 contractor V2X acquired QinetiQ’s U.S. intelligence business, the former announced Monday.
Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines to boost Norfolk calls
Carnival Cruise Line announced this week that one of its popular ships, the Carnival Freedom, will make its homeport in Norfolk next year.
Virginia’s Performance Food Group exploring merger with US Foods
Performance Food Group has entered into an agreement with US Foods to begin sharing information, hinting at a possible merger.
Hodges Partnership sold to 4 SVPs
Ownership of The Hodges Partnership will transition within the firm, the Richmond-based public relations firm announced Wednesday.
Ex-Mars executive pleads guilty to $28M fraud scheme
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A former executive for a subsidiary of candymaker Mars Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax charges in connection with his theft of $28 million from the company, federal prosecutors said. Paul Steed, 58, appeared in federal court in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He also agreed to pay $28.4 millio[...]
UVA Health University Medical Center taps interim CEO
UVA Health has tapped longtime health care executive Teresa L. Edwards to serve as interim CEO of its University Medical Center.
Fed’s Fifth District sees modest growth
The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District saw its economy grow modestly in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the Fed’s Beige Book.
Arlington pays Amazon HQ2 incentives for first time
For the first time since approving Amazon’s HQ2 incentive package, Arlington County will finally pay Amazon a check — more than $81,000.





















