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VPM announced that longtime financial executive Ed Brown has joined the company as its new chief financial officer. Photo courtesy VPM
Feb 11, 2026

Richmond public media company taps new CFO

VPM announced that longtime financial executive Ed Brown has joined the company as its new chief financial officer.

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Feb 11, 2026

San Diego firm acquires Chesterfield-based W.O. Grubb

Halo Partners announced Wednesday that it has acquired Chesterfield County-based rigging company W.O. Grubb Crane Rental.

Steven S. Diel. Photo courtesy Universal Corp.
Feb 10, 2026

Universal Corp. names CFO after withdrawing offer to another

Universal Corp. names Steven Diel CFO after reversing a prior hire. He succeeds Johan C. Kroner, who will retire in July.

Members of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors met on Feb. 3. Screenshot.
Feb 10, 2026

Goochland supervisors OK $250K to fight lawsuit over potential data centers

Goochland County shifts $250K to hire outside counsel as it faces a lawsuit challenging a technology overlay district near Route 288.

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Feb 6, 2026

Cannabist Co. completes $130M sale of Virginia medical marijuana biz

The Cannabist Co. announced Thursday that it has completed the $130 million sale of its Central Virginia medical marijuana business

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.
Feb 5, 2026

Virginia Chamber elects UVA Health exec as board chair

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.

Virginia Military Institute logo cover. Photo USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Feb 4, 2026

Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI

A House subcommittee delayed action on legislation that would place Virginia Military Institute under VSU oversight.

Leadership: The Virginia Power 50 List
Feb 3, 2026

Henrico-based Arko launches IPO of petroleum subsidiary, seeks up to $910M

Henrico County-based Fortune 500 company Arko is seeking a valuation of as much as $910 million in its U.S. IPO of subsidiary Arko Petroleum.

Swedish Match, a Philip Morris International subsidiary, is closing its office in April 2026, the company announced. Photo by Adobe Stock
Feb 2, 2026

Swedish Match, Bear Express announce closings in Virginia

Swedish Match is closing its Richmond office, while Bear Express is closing its Norfolk and Virginia Beach facilities.

Hanover’s area plan has drawn interest from data center developers, says Brandon Turner. Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Feb 1, 2026

Hanover’s Route 33 plan sets up industrial zone

Hanover County’s new Route 33 Gateway Small Area Plan is already attracting the attention of data center developers. Data centers are among the preferred industrial and commercial users under the county’s long-range vision for the U.S. Route 33 corridor between the Henrico County line and Winns Church Road. Hanover&#[...]

Henrico using $1M grant to prep site for development
Jan 30, 2026

Henrico using $1M grant to prep site for development

A $1 million state grant will soon be used to prepare roughly 220 acres near Richmond International Airport for development.

ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility
Jan 30, 2026

Developer says sale of Ashland facility to ICE has been canceled

The sale of a 43-acre site in Hanover County that was set to be purchased by ICE for a detainee processing facility is no longer happening.

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