Accenture Federal Services to acquire Agilex Technologies
Deal is expected to enhance Accenture’s digital capabilities.
Alcoa joins collaborative research center in Prince George
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing now has 28 industry and government members.
Harris Corp. to acquire Exelis for $4.75 billion
Florida-based government contractor Harris has agreed to purchase McLean-based Exelis Inc. in a $4.75 billion deal.
Hopewell looking for entrepreneurs
Program will offer a chance to compete for seed money.
Dominion Virginia Power to invest $700 million in large-scale solar projects
Virginia projects would generate 400 megawatts of electricity by 2020.
Virginia Tech moves up on research list
University ranks No. 38 in the nation in terms of expenditures.
TowneBank Insurance adds agencies in Hampton and Gloucester Southside
Lackey Saunders Co. Inc. and Gloucester Southside Insurance Agency increase footprint to 20 offices.
Tecnico leases 50,000 square feet in Suffolk
Company is expanding and relocating to serve shipyard.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC signs $400 million pipe manufacturing contract
Pennsylvania mill says producing pipe for 550-mile project would be largest deal in its history.
Polymer Solutions moves to new building in Christiansburg
The $2.9 million dollar facility is designed to maintain precise environmental conditions.
Former Peebles headquarters sells for $1.5 million
New owner is South Hill entrepreneur Willie Bob Smith.
Jobless rates show little change
Figures in seven of 11 Virginia metro areas stay steady.