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UVA Health University Medical Center taps interim CEO
Sep 9, 2025

UVA Health University Medical Center taps interim CEO

UVA Health has tapped longtime health care executive Teresa L. Edwards to serve as interim CEO of its University Medical Center.

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Sep 8, 2025

Fed’s Fifth District sees modest growth

The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District saw its economy grow modestly in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the Fed’s Beige Book.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Sep 2, 2025

Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield

Massachusetts-based fusion energy company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round.

Chesterfield zoning update moves forward
Sep 1, 2025

Chesterfield zoning update moves forward

Chesterfield County advances ZOMod, its zoning overhaul aligning rules with growth goals. Final vote set Sept. 17 after public hearing.

AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia
Aug 28, 2025

AstraZeneca to locate pharma plant in Albemarle

AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly & Co. are planning to locate major manufacturing facilities in Albemarle and Goochland counties.

Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment
Aug 27, 2025

Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment

Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia through the end of 2026, with the expansion including a new data center in Chesterfield County.

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Aug 26, 2025

Developer pulls out of massive Charles City County data center

Kansas-based development company Diode Ventures has backed out of a massive data center campus in Charles City County.

Michael Steele has been appointed president and CEO of Activation Capital. Photo Courtesy Activation Capital.
Aug 26, 2025

Activation Capital taps new CEO

Richmond tech incubator and accelerator Activation Capital announced Tuesday that it has appointed Michael Steele as president and CEO.

Henrico EDA head to leave in 2026
Aug 25, 2025

Henrico EDA head to leave in 2026

Anthony Romanello, the Henrico County Economic Development Authority’s executive director, will resign from the role early next year.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Aug 22, 2025

Chesterfield planners approve $2.5B+ nuclear fusion plant

The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a permit Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ planned power plant.

U.Va. medical school names interim dean
Aug 19, 2025

U.Va. medical school names interim dean

UVA Health leadership last week announced Dr. Colin Derdeyn will soon be its interim dean of the U.Va. School of Medicine.

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Aug 19, 2025

Virginia Chamber appoints interim CEO

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that it has appointed former chamber executive Keith Martin as interim CEO.

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