Legislators get lesson from higher education advocates
Faculty and staff of colleges and universities across Virginia joined together Thursday to advocate for higher education issues, including a 2 percent pay raise and more financial aid for undergraduate students.
Richmond, Hampton Roads among most ‘rent-burdened’ places in U.S., report says
The areas saw large increases of renters paying unaffordable rent from 2005 to 2014.
BerkleyNet to relocate headquarters to Prince William County’s Innovation Park
Woodbridge company signs a 15-year, 49,000-square-foot lease.
Topgolf International throws a party to celebrate its Virginia Beach opening
The golf entertainment venue is Topgolf’s third in Virginia.
Swedish company to open factory in Henry County
Starsprings’ $3.7 million project is expected to create 68 jobs.
Fairfax County approves 4.2 million-square-foot, mixed-use project at Tysons
Meridian Group to move ahead with The Boro near Greensboro Metro station.
Inland Real Estate buys Marketplace at Tech Center in Newport News
The 210,000-square-foot shopping center is anchored by Whole Foods.
Hilton launches paid parental leave policy
Policy affects employees who worked at the company for at least a year.
Dominion Virginia Power plans $9.5 billion in infrastructure and upgrades through 2020
Total does not include cost for coal ash removal, estimated at $325 million.
Inland Real Estate Trust buys majority of Marketplace at Tech Center in Newport News
Company pays $72.5 million for 210,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center. (This story has been updated.)
Democrats’ Priorities: job training, school funding
Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates vowed Monday to fight for prison and health-care reforms, more education funding and better job training during the General Assembly’s 2016 legislative session, which starts Wednesday.
BAE Systems notifies 530 shipyard workers of layoffs
March workforce reduction would follow the elimination of 400 jobs last year.