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Rob Norton, president of Cordish Gaming Group, was on hand for a media preview of the Live! Casino Virginia temporary venue in Petersburg, set to open Jan. 22, 2026. Photo by Jay Paul
Jan 15, 2026

Petersburg casino preview features 900+ slot machines

A temporary casino with 900 slot machines and 30 table games – but still no poker or a sportsbook – will open in Petersburg on Jan. 22

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO Tom Barkin speaks Jan. 15, 2026, at the 2026 Financial Forecast held in Richmond by Virginia Bankers Association and the Virginia Chamber. Photo by Kate Andrews
Jan 15, 2026

Richmond Fed leader sees less economic uncertainty in 2026

Gas prices are down, and tax refunds next month will provide some economic stimulus, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Thursday.

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Jan 15, 2026

Fed sees slight economic growth in Southeast

The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District in recent weeks saw modest economic growth, with stronger consumer spending and commercial real estate.

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Jan 14, 2026

Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 230 employees, many in Virginia

Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax has laid off approximately 230 employees, including 113 in the Richmond area.

Frances Lewis, pictured here in 2010, was co-founder of Best Products and a major contemporary art collector and donor to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Photo courtesy Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Best Products co-founder Frances Lewis dies at 103

Frances Aaronson Lewis, who co-founded Henrico County's Best Products retail company and was a major figure among contemporary art collectors in the United States, died Jan. 10, her family announced Tuesday.

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Jan 13, 2026

Solstice Advanced Materials to invest $220M in Chesterfield expansion

Solstice Advanced Materials plans to invest $220 million to expand production at its manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County.

Marshall French, new president of Sauer Properties.
Jan 9, 2026

Sauer Properties taps new president

Richmond-based private real estate company Sauer Properties announced Tuesday that it has promoted Marshall French to president.

Henrico EDA head to join Richmond consulting firm
Jan 8, 2026

Henrico EDA head to join Richmond consulting firm

S.I.R. on Thursday announced that it has tapped Henrico EDA director Anthony Romanello to join the firm as a managing partner.

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Jan 7, 2026

EAB acquires UK-based AI marketer

EAB, which has a significant presence in Henrico County, has acquired U.K.-based Hybrid to expand AI-powered digital marketing services for colleges and universities.

Alberto Schiavon, CEO of Elephant Insurance. Photo courtesy J.C. Flowers & Co.
Jan 6, 2026

Acquisition of Elephant Insurance completed

Admiral Group completes sale of Henrico County-based Elephant Insurance to J.C. Flowers, marking new ownership for the U.S. auto insurer.

L to R: Chip Dustin and Keishee Hill. Photo courtesy Cushman & Wakefield| Thalhimer
Jan 5, 2026

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces CFO succession

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer CFO Chip Dustin will retire in the first quarter of 2026 and be succeeded by Keishee Hill, the firm announced.

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Jan 2, 2026

Owens & Minor rebrands after $375M sale of largest division

Owens & Minor completed the sale of its Products & Healthcare Services segment to Platinum Equity for $375 million.

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