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A Schewels Home store
Nov 7, 2025

Schewels Home acquires Richmond-area Central Furniture

Lynchburg-based furniture retailer Schewels Home is opening its newest location in Henrico County following the acquisition of Central Furniture.

Sphere Apartments at 2005 Brook Road in Richmond. Photo by Katherine Schulte/Virginia Business
Nov 7, 2025

Richmond Northside apartments sell for $45M

A 224-unit apartment complex in Richmond’s Northside neighborhood sold for $45.02 million in late October.

Retail | Wholesale | Food | Beverage 2025: WEIHRAUCH, POUL
Nov 6, 2025

CarMax CEO out after nearly a decade

CarMax CEO Bill Nash is stepping down after nearly 10 years. David McCreight will serve as interim CEO starting Dec. 1.

Steelers co-owner donates $50M+ to Hampden-Sydney
Nov 5, 2025

Steelers co-owner donates $50M+ to Hampden-Sydney

Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner Rob Citrone and his wife, Cindy, are giving more than $50 million to Hampden-Sydney College.

Eastport Industrial Park in Henrico County. Photo courtesy Equus Capital Partners.
Nov 5, 2025

Industrial park near Richmond airport sells for $142M

An eight-building industrial park near the Richmond International Airport sold for $142 million, according to news releases this week.

Henrico Dems table outside Henrico Western Government Center on Parham Road. Photo by Emily Grinstead/Capital News Service.
Nov 3, 2025

Early voting wraps in Virginia, with higher turnout than 2021

More than 1.4 million Virginians voted early ahead of the governor’s race, setting a record and showing strong voter enthusiasm.

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Nov 3, 2025

Richmond Fed launches center to support rural economies

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond launched the Center for Rural Economies last week, a research and convening hub.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed on Oct. 31, 2025, a memorandum of understanding with AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck and state entities to establish a training center. Photo by Katherine Schulte/Virginia Business
Oct 31, 2025

AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck commit $120M to Virginia pharma training

AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Merck committed $120 million to develop an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing training center in Central Virginia.

Former Richmond Fed President Broaddus dies at 86
Oct 31, 2025

Former Richmond Fed President Broaddus dies at 86

J. Alfred “Al” Broaddus, Jr., former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond died Sunday, Oct. 26, in his hometown of Richmond.

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Oct 31, 2025

MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.

Photo courtesy CarMax
Oct 30, 2025

Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 350 employees

Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax is laying off about 350 employees nationally, including 55 in Virginia.

Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 23, 2025, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Oct 29, 2025

Two Virginia companies donate to White House ballroom project

Altria Group and Booz Allen Hamilton donating to President Donald Trump’s roughly $300 million White House ballroom construction project.

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