VCU plans to build freestanding children’s hospital
Facility would have its own management and board.
Union First Market to acquire StellarOne
The $445.1 million deal will create the largest community bank in Virginia.
Dollar Tree COO named president
Gary Philbin has served as chief operating officer since 2007.
Cupron gets EPA approval for fungus-fighting claim
Its copper-enhanced material, already used in military socks, can stop athlete’s foot.
Genworth to cut 250 jobs
Fewer than 100 job losses are in Richmond and under 50 in Lynchburg.
Speed limit on 495 Express Lanes to rise
Change from 55 to 65 mph will take place around June 24.
Ashland and Fredericksburg designated ‘Virginia Main Street’ communities
Program aims to drive economic development, pride in downtown
Virginia Tech approves doctorate in translational science
Program would focus on bringing scientific discoveries into diagnostics, therapeutics and health-promoting behaviors and policies.
Applications being accepted for cybersecurity accelerator program
Center for Innovative Technology formed MACH37 to turn product ideas into viable companies.
Media General to merge with New Young Broadcasting
Combined company will keep Media General name and be based in Richmond
OMNIPLEX World Services founder to retire
Julien Patterson will remain on the board of directors.
Northrop Grumman gets $318 million task order
4-year deal covers enterprise application development and integration support for Defense Intelligence Agency.