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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.

On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
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.

Broadband installation statute unconstitutional
Jun 17, 2025

Broadband installation statute unconstitutional

Virginia’s high court ruled a 2023 broadband law unconstitutional, blocking fiber cable installs on railroad land without proving public use.

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Jun 17, 2025

Bassett CEO Rob Spilman talks tariff strategy, supply chain resilience

Henry County’s Bassett Furniture is taking a solutions-focused approach to protect profitability and support its dealer network amid uncertainty.

GDIT has won a contract to provide IT services for Special Operations Forces. Photo courtesy GDIT.
Jun 16, 2025

GDIT secures $396M Special Operations Command contract

Falls Church federal contractor General Dynamics Information Technology won a $396 million contract to support the U.S. Special Operations Command.

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Jun 13, 2025

Acoustical Sheetmetal Co. to invest $46M in Virginia Beach expansion

Virginia Beach-based Acoustical Sheetmetal Co. will invest $45.8 million to expand its operations and create 350 jobs.

Closeup of a young man in a furniture factory who puts together one part of the sofa with a stapler. AdobeStock photo
Jun 13, 2025

Hooker restructuring targets $25M savings by FY27

Hooker Furnishings launches restructuring to cut $25M in fixed costs by FY27, closing warehouses and expanding overseas operations for savings.

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Jun 6, 2025

Fed’s Fifth District expands slightly amid uncertainty

The Fifth District economy saw mild growth, with mixed hiring, rising import costs, and steady consumer spending despite economic uncertainty.

Raytheon has received a contract modification to produce AIM-9X missiles. Photo courtesy RTX
Jun 4, 2025

RTX subsidiary wins $1.1B Navy contract modification

Raytheon has received a $1.1 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy to manufacture additional AIM-9X missiles.

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