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May 28, 2025

Army training command headquarters to relocate from Virginia to Texas

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will soon move its headquarters from Fort Eustis in Newport News to Austin, Texas — but questions linger about how many military and civilian staff will be impacted and how much of the command’s functions will relocate.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin kicks off the countdown to the Sail250 Virginia Event. Photo by Josh Janney
May 27, 2025

Sail250 to bring 60 ships to Norfolk for America’s big birthday

Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week kicked off the one-year countdown to Sail250 — an enormous maritime festival that’s expected to bring more than 3 million visitors to Virginia and generate at least $150 million in revenue.

Clark Nexsen's headquarters in the Town Center of Virginia Beach. Photo courtesy Clark Nexsen.
May 27, 2025

Clark Nexsen acquired by Maryland firm

Virginia Beach architecture and engineering firm Clark Nexsen has been acquired by Maryland-based engineering, architecture and related services company Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson.

Troy Dillow has been named Choice Financial Group's president and chief operating officer. Photo Courtesy Choice Financial Group.
May 23, 2025

Choice Financial announces new president, mid-Atlantic leader

Virginia Beach-based insurance broker Choice Financial Group has announced several changes to its leadership this month. Troy Dillow has been named president and chief operating officer, where he will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day operations and executing strategic initiatives.

Dollar Tree announces CEO of Family Dollar, soon to be sold
May 19, 2025

Dollar Tree announces CEO of Family Dollar, soon to be sold

Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree announced Monday that its soon-to-be-sold Family Dollar property will be led by Duncan MacNaughton, who will serve as chairman and CEO of the discount retail chain.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies to invest $9.3M to automate Chesapeake warehouse
May 19, 2025

Sumitomo Drive Technologies to invest $9.3M to automate Chesapeake warehouse

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership announced last week that global power transmission manufacturer Sumitomo Drive Technologies will invest $9.3 million to automate a warehouse and distribution center in Chesapeake.

A rendering prepared by Cox, Kliewer & Co. of the proposed data center in Chesapeake. Image courtesy City of Chesapeake
May 16, 2025

Chesapeake Planning Commission recommends against data center

The Chesapeake Planning Commission voted 6-1 Wednesday night to recommend denial of a rezoning for a 350,000 square-foot data center in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake after hundreds of residents passionately opposed the project.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Photo courtesy Sentara
May 14, 2025

Sentara reorganizes to market-based model

Sentara Health has changed its operating model to a regional market-based system, the Virginia Beach-based health system announced May 13.

Port of Virginia expects a reduction in imports from China due to President Trump's tariffs. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
May 8, 2025

Port of Virginia CEO expects decline in Chinese imports over Trump’s trade war

Virginia Port Authority Executive Director and CEO Stephen A. Edwards said Thursday at this year's State of the Port address that President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing significant uncertainty in the port and trade sector.

Dominion Energy plans to develop the nation's largest wind farm — an $8 billion, 220-turbine project — off the coast of Virginia Beach by 2026. Photo courtesy Dominion Energy
May 6, 2025

Tariffs could add $500M to Dominion offshore wind project

Richmond-based Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy says the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach could rise by about $500 million due to tariffs on imported goods imposed by President Donald Trump.

A rendering of The Landing Hotel Portsmouth. Image Courtesy KOO Architecture & Interiors of Chicago and Rush Street Gaming
May 5, 2025

Rivers Casino Portsmouth to add $65M hotel

Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming are planning to break ground on a $65 million hotel in Portsmouth this summer, more than two years after the casino first opened.

Bon Secours celebrates the opening of its 100,000 square-foot Harbour View Medical Center in Suffolk. Photo by Josh Janney
May 5, 2025

Bon Secours opens Harbour View hospital in Suffolk

Bon Secours on Tuesday will officially open its new $80 million 100,000 square-foot Harbour View Medical Center in Suffolk.

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