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The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has promoted Andrea Copeland to president and permanent CEO. Photo courtesy Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
May 28, 2025

Charlottesville Chamber announces new president and CEO

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has promoted Andrea Copeland, who has been the chamber's interim CEO for about a year, to president and permanent CEO, effective immediately.

Richmond issues boil-water advisory after plant issue
May 27, 2025

Richmond issues boil-water advisory after plant issue

Richmond officials issued a boil-water advisory Tuesday in parts of Virginia’s capital city, leaving many residents without drinkable tap water following an operational issue at the city's water treatment plant for the second time this year.

The former Best Products property in Henrico County. Photo courtesy Henrico County
May 27, 2025

Henrico issues new RFI for arena project

Following the collapse of the $2.3 billion GreenCity project in March, Henrico County on Tuesday released a new request for interest for developers to submit plans for an arena-anchored development in the county's West End. 

Atlantic Union CFO Rob Gorman has announced his retirement. Photo Courtesy Atlantic Union Bankshares
May 22, 2025

Atlantic Union CFO announces retirement

Richmond-based Atlantic Union Bankshares announced Thursday that executive vice president and chief financial officer Robert M. Gorman plans to retire on or before March 31, 2026.

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May 20, 2025

Lighthouse Labs rebrands to Lighthouse Network

Richmond Accelerator Lighthouse Labs last week announced that it is expanding its services and rebranding itself as Lighthouse Network.

Brad Haun. Photo courtesy Atlantic Union Bankshares.
May 19, 2025

Atlantic Union names new chief risk officer

Atlantic Union Bankshares has appointed Bradley S. Haun as chief risk officer, the Glen Allen-based bank holding company announced May 13.

Youngkin announces plan to grow workforce housing
May 19, 2025

Two MLS platforms with Virginia coverage merge data

Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service and Bright MLS announced a data sharing agreement. Subscribers of each will be able to search current and historical property listing information integrated into both systems.

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May 16, 2025

Despite bankruptcy, Plenty to finish Chesterfield vertical indoor farms

Despite filing for bankruptcy in March, Plenty Unlimited says it will be able to finish construction of its vertical indoor farm in Chesterfield County.

Stephanie Schnittger will become UVA Health's chief financial officer, starting July 7. Photo Courtesy UVA Health
May 15, 2025

UVA Health taps new CFO

UVA Health announced Thursday that Stephanie Schnittger will become its chief financial officer, starting July 7.

Sarah Muse and Carter Whitelow have joined the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Photo Courtesy Virginia Chamber of Commerce
May 14, 2025

Virginia Chamber adds two execs to its team

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced that Carter T. Whitelow is joining its team as vice president of government relations while Sarah Muse is joining as the director of marketing and brand management.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state and Amazon officials ceremonially break ground for the Amazon.com fulfillment center in Goochland County on May 14, 2025. Photo courtesy Amazon
May 14, 2025

Amazon fulfillment center in Goochland to create 1,000+ jobs

Gov. Glenn Youngkin participated Wednesday in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Amazon.com's 3.1 million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center in Goochland County, which is expected to create more than 1,000 full-time and part-time jobs. 

A rendering of two buildings.
May 14, 2025

Henrico supervisors approve permit for St. Mary’s expansion

Bon Secours Mercy Health's planned $370 million renovation and expansion of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in western Henrico County advanced May 13, as the Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved a provisional use permit tied to the project.

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