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BigBear.ai to acquire Warren County-based AI company for $250M
McLean-based government tech contractor BigBear.ai announced this week that it has entered an agreement to acquire Ask Sage for $250 million.
Mecklenburg Electric Coop wrestles with data center energy demand
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative petitions state to increase rates for large-load consumers, to cover their increased infrastructure costs
Vantage Data Centers to invest $2B on Stafford campus
Vantage Data Centers plans $2 billion campus in Fredericksburg, creating 1,100 construction jobs and 50 operations jobs when complete.
Steelers co-owner donates $50M+ to Hampden-Sydney
Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner Rob Citrone and his wife, Cindy, are giving more than $50 million to Hampden-Sydney College.
IT firm Qbase to lay off 60 remote employees
Qbase, a provider of decision-support technologies and IT professional services, plans to lay off 60 remote employees by year’s end.
Democrat Jay Jones wins race to be Virginia attorney general despite texts endorsing violence
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general race despite backlash over violent 2022 texts, defeating GOP incumbent Jason Miyares.
Engineering dean named Virginia Tech’s next provost
Julie Ross will become Virginia Tech’s next executive vice president and provost in 2026, succeeding Cyril Clarke.
Early voting wraps in Virginia, with higher turnout than 2021
More than 1.4 million Virginians voted early ahead of the governor’s race, setting a record and showing strong voter enthusiasm.
Richmond Fed launches center to support rural economies
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond launched the Center for Rural Economies last week, a research and convening hub.
Former Richmond Fed President Broaddus dies at 86
J. Alfred “Al” Broaddus, Jr., former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond died Sunday, Oct. 26, in his hometown of Richmond.
Stafford delays voting on proposed Buc-ee’s
Stafford County Planning Commission delays vote on a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s as residents raise traffic and safety concerns.
Touhill leaving Arlington Economic Development
Arlington Economic Development Director Ryan Touhill is leaving AED, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce confirmed Thursday.
