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Companies sue over Valley medical marijuana permit
Seven businesses are suing Virginia over a disputed medical marijuana permit in the Shenandoah Valley region, citing violations of FOIA and VAPA laws.
Heard Around Virginia May 2025
A roundup of monthly business news from regions across Virginia including Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
New law to reduce Appalachian Power rates
Virginia passes the APCo Rate Reduction Act, cutting electric bills for Appalachian Power customers with new protections and lower fuel costs.
William & Mary earns coveted R1 research status
William & Mary achieved R1 status, joining Virginia’s top research universities. Learn how this historic school expanded research and doctoral programs.
Amherst county boosts industrial growth with new shell building
Amherst County unveils a 45,000-square-foot shell building and prepares new industrial sites to drive future economic growth and attract manufacturers.
Chesterfield County leads Virginia in population growth
Chesterfield County tops Virginia in population growth, fueled by new housing, remote workers, and major employers like Lego seeking a strong workforce.
Chase City approves conversion of long-shuttered school
Chase City approves plan to convert the old Robert E. Lee Community Center into 25 apartments after a long debate and revised deal with a developer.
Shenandoah County takes long view on economic development
Shenandoah County hopes a $100,000 study is an early step toward welcoming new businesses and jobs. “We know that it takes time to develop property,” Jenna French, the county’s director of tourism and economic development, says. “We are planning for the future.” The county hired the Timmons Group to identify possib[...]
SWCC to expand workforce development programs
Southwest Virginia Community College in Cedar Bluff is expanding its workforce development programs this year with the help of three grants totaling $307,142 from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. These grants will support the college’s existing automotive technology and workforce development scholarsh[...]
Danville-Pittsylvania authority invests in history
Using a $1.89 million loan from the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Danville and Pittsylvania County officials plan to purchase about 289 acres adjacent to the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Members of the Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority (RIFA) unanimously agreed in January to[...]
Pharma hub workforce training wins $3.9 million grant
The talent pipeline for the Richmond-Petersburg region’s growing advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech industries is getting a boost from a $3.9 million federal grant. Announced in mid-January, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge grant was awarded to the Community College Wo[...]
Newport News aims for summer music festival
Newport News is preparing to launch a major music festival this year to boost tourism and support area businesses. Mayor Phillip Jones says the city is currently trying to attract national talent and is reviewing applications from people and organizations wanting to help organize, partner with and promote the festival. Although [...]
