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Virus cases spike among Latino population in Richmond area
The Richmond region has seen a dramatic increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among Latinos because of workplace spread, health officials reported Friday. Although Hispanics make up only 6.5% of the population in the city of Richmond, they represent 30% of all virus cases and 30% of hospitalized patients there, said Richmond [...]
Va. COVID cases down nearly 38% from prior week
New COVID-19 cases in Virginia dropped by nearly 38% this week, with the commonwealth reporting 3,635 new confirmed and probable cases for the 7-day period ending June 15, down 5,853 new cases during the prior week. The state has had 1,552 deaths from the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Nevertheless, last week, the Unite[...]
Central Va. CEOs ‘unhappy’ with pace of reopening
Although a majority of Central Virginia CEOs have an improved outlook for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months, they’re unhappy with the pace of reopening, according to a follow-up 2020 CEO Economic Outlook Survey released Friday by the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs […]
State extends utility disconnect ban to Aug. 31
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) announced Friday it has extended the moratorium on service disconnections for electricity, natural gas, water and sewer utilities customers until Aug. 31. The SCC first ordered a 60-day ban on disconnecting utilities in mid-March for customers who have been unable to pay bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It […]
Spaceflight Industries closes deal with Japanese companies
Seattle-based Spaceflight Industries Inc. — which has a Herndon location — announced Friday it has officially sold its satellite rideshare business to Tokyo-based Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Chiba, Japan-based Yamasa Co. Ltd. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale was first announced in February and passed a review by the U.S. […]
Va. launches platform to connect people to jobs, education
With more than 400,000 Virginians unemployed, the state has launched a platform designed to connect people to educational and work opportunities broken down by region, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The Virginia Career Works Referral Portal connects people to training, certification, education and employment services to aid in job search and career development. Users can […]
Colleges need to play a role in rebuilding the economy, panelists say
As Virginia moves into its recovery phase from the COVID-19 pandemic, economic leaders say there is work to be done to support college students and Virginians who are changing careers, especially in terms of equal opportunities. Thomas Barkin, president and CEO of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank, and Virginia Economic Developm[...]
VMFA plans public reopening July 4
In an email to members Thursday, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced it would reopen to the public July 4, and to members on July 1. The Richmond museum closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained shut since, except for its grounds, where many people gather in nice weather. “As the […]
SOSi consolidates defense IT and intelligence solutions units
Reston-based defense and government contractor SOS International LLC (SOSi) announced Tuesday it is consolidating its defense information technology and intelligence solutions business units into a new Defense and Intelligence Solutions Group. The new business unit will be led by Ed Bachl, co-founder of Vykin Corp., a Florida-based information technology solutions company that SOSi acquired in […][...]
FerraTex to buy Henry County facility for $1.95M
FerraTex Solutions LLC will purchase the former Compton Woods Products facility in Bowles Industrial Park in Henry County for $1.95 millon, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. FerraTex, which specializes in services and liners for cured-in-place pipes (a method of repairing existing pipelines), will renovate and expand the facility, adding 15 jobs. “As we work to […]
Former UPS CEO joins Northrop Grumman board
Former United Parcel Service CEO David Abney has been elected to Northrop Grumman Corp.’s board of directors. Executive chairman of the UPS board of directors, Abney served as CEO of UPS from 2014 until May 2020. “David is an accomplished and respected business leader and is a great addition to our board,” said Kathy W[...]
Perspecta CEO becomes chairman of board
Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Chantilly-based federal contractor Perspecta Inc., has been appointed chairman of the company’s board of directors, effective Aug. 5, the date of the company’s 2020 annual shareholders meeting. Curtis has served as president and CEO of Perspecta since the publicly traded company was l[...]
