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John G. Rocovich Jr. talks with cadets during the Distinguished Alumni of the Corps award ceremony in 2025. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
May 30, 2026

Fired Va. Tech rector says he won’t attend June 2 board meeting

John Rocovich declined to resign from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Thursday, but said Saturday he won't attend Tuesday board meeting.

Flying Squirrels owner sues Thalhimer exec for defamation
May 29, 2026

Flying Squirrels owner sues Thalhimer exec for defamation

Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella is suing Thalhimer Realty Partners Principal Jason Guillot and the firm for defamation.

Jones
May 28, 2026

Virginia Lottery head departs

Khalid Jones has ended his term as the Virginia Lottery's executive director, he announced in a video posted on LinkedIn last week. 

Inside an 80 Acres Farms vertical farm. Photo courtesy 80 Acres Farms
May 27, 2026

Following merger, former Soli Organic location in Harrisonburg to close

80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming company, plans to close its Harrisonburg facility, eliminating 80 jobs following merger with Soli Organic.

L to R: Tim Mayleben and Dr. Eric Edwards. Courtesy of Phlow
May 26, 2026

Phlow taps board chair as new CEO

Phlow names Tim Mayleben CEO as the pharmaceutical manufacturer enters a new growth phase and expands operations.

Depositphotos
May 22, 2026

Carilion, Select Medical to build $112M Roanoke rehab hospital

Carilion Clinic and Select Medical plan a $112.2 million, 50-bed Roanoke rehabilitation hospital expected to open in 2028.

Anheuser-Busch signature products Budweiser, Michelob Ultra and Bud Light. Photo courtesy Anheuser-Busch
May 21, 2026

Anheuser-Busch to invest $5.8M to expand Williamsburg brewery

St. Louis-based beer producer Anheuser-Busch announced Thursday that it is investing $5.8 million to upgrade its Williamsburg Brewery.

Big deals
May 21, 2026

Norfolk waterfront project removes offshore wind in revised federal bid

Fairwinds Landing developers have dropped offshore wind-related components from a revised application seeking federal funding.

Virginia Business' October 2025 Women in Leadership Awards cover, photographed at Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk by James Lee.
May 20, 2026

Virginia Business wins international awards for breaking news, cover design

The Alliance of Area Business Publishers gave Virginia Business cover design and breaking news coverage awards.

Pittsylvania site is top contender for lithium-ion battery plant
May 18, 2026

$100B data center project proposed at Berry Hill megasite advances

Denver-based Stack Infrastructure advances a proposed $100B Berry Hill digital campus with 2,500 jobs planned at megasite at Berry Hill.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems' Augusta County campus. Photo courtesy Innovative Refrigeration Systems
May 15, 2026

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans expansion in Augusta, adding 214 jobs

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans to invest $19 million in Augusta County expansion and create 214 jobs.

Faye employees celebrated their new office in Henrico County Tuesday. Photo courtesy Faye
May 14, 2026

Travel insurance business moves US headquarters to Henrico

Travel insurance startup Faye opened a new U.S. headquarters in Henrico County as the company expands operations.

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