Hampton logistics company closes, laying off 63
Hampton-based delivery company Rochambeau Logistics closed last week, laying off 63 employees in the process.
GMU Baroni Center launches inaugural index of GovCon trends
George Mason University's Baroni Center launched an inaugural index analyzing government contracting trends.
‘Going-coming’ rule applicable in comp case
Injuries suffered by an employee on his way to work were compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act as his employer provided the transportation that ferried him to and from jobsites, the Court of Appeals of Virginia has decided. Claimant Simon Portillo Moncho was a passenger in a vehicle owned and operated by a co-wor[...]
Virginia State Bar applauds expansion of emeritus bar eligibility
Virginia eases rules for emeritus lawyers to expand pro bono legal services and address access to justice in underserved communities facing legal deserts.
SES completes $3.1B Intelsat purchase
SES announced Thursday that it has completed its $3.1 billion acquisition of McLean-based satellite services provider Intelsat.
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.
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.
CohnReznick acquires Henrico CPA firm
CohnReznick announced Tuesday that it has acquired Glen Allen-based certified public accountant firm Piascik & Associates.
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.
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
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[...]
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.





















