U.Va. takes first place in first Up to Us competition
Teams from 10 schools designed programs to raise students’ awareness of national debt crisis.
NII Holdings sells Peru business
Mobile communications company NII Holdings has agreed to sell its Peruvian operations for $400 million.
Dweck Properties buys Archstone Crystal Towers in Arlington for $322 million
Sale is reportedly largest ever in D.C. area for a multifamily property.
Genworth mortgage unit to pay $4.5 million to settle federal investigation
It is one of four companies signing consent orders in probe of alleged kickbacks
Virginia is for women-owned businesses
Commonwealth ranks in top 10 for growth of women-owned firms.
State budget increases funding for education
During the final hours of Wednesday’s reconvened session, the General Assembly approved a state budget that boosts funding for Virginia’s public schools next year.
Virginia launches public-private partnership focused on cyber security
Semper Secure will be funded by the state government and industry
Hunton & Williams law firm will keep downtown location
After considering alternatives, firm decides to stay at Riverfront Plaza
Ratings agency says VPA decision will deter privatization of big ports
Fitch, however, does not expect it affect bids to operate smaller facilities
Rainbow Station opens its first location in China
Richmond-based Preschool expects to develop 110 sites there in the next five years
Travelers Insurance relocating to Henrico County
Insurance company will lease 71,817 feet at Deep Run III.
Rosetta Stone acquires online language company Livemocha
Company officials say move will aid its shift to cloud-based solutions