Virginia Credit Union pledges $2.5M to Radford University
Virginia Credit Union pledged $2.5M to Radford University to create a financial success center that offers money management education.
AeroVironment acquires California aerospace firm for $200M
AeroVironment has acquired California engineering design and manufacturing company Empirical Systems Aerospace for $200 million.
Boeing wins $2.4B in E-7A aircraft contract modifications
Arlington-based Fortune 500 aerospace and defense contractor Boeing has won two Air Force E-7A contract modifications totaling $2.4 billion.
ODU Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Hemphill, other leaders
The vote is in reaction to ODU's plan to cut online courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks in the upcoming academic year.
Former VMI superintendent, ex-U.Va. rector named to higher ed commission
The former superintendent of VMI, U.Va.'s former rector and Acentra Health's CEO are among several heavy hitters named.
ASGN completes $290M acquisition of Quinnox
ASGN announced Monday that it has closed its $290 million acquisition of Chicago-based digital services company Quinnox.
Fukoku Korea to invest $18.9M in Henry manufacturing facility
Fukoku Korea will invest $18.9 million to open a manufacturing plant producing automotive components in Henry County, Virginia, creating 60 jobs.
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to lay off 52 in Atkins
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage will lay off 52 employees and end production at its Atkins facility April 23.
Virginia economy to slow in 2026, U.Va. experts forecast
Weldon Cooper forecast projects Virginia GDP slowing in 2026, unemployment rising and housing prices dipping before rebounding in 2027.
BlackRock consortium to purchase AES for $10.7B
Arlington power company AES is set to be purchased by a BlackRock-led consortium and go private by early 2027.
Emerald AI raises $22.7M, new SEC filing reports
Emerald AI has raised about $22.7 million in new funding, according to a Feb. 20 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Maritime manufacturing startup to invest $10.5M in Portsmouth
Radian Forge will invest $10.5M to grow its Portsmouth manufacturing operation to meet U.S. Navy production needs.





















