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James Madison University President James C. Schmidt’s strategic plan for the university, the Madison Promise, aims to generate a $2 billion economic impact on the commonwealth during the next 14 years. Photo courtesy James Madison University
Aug 2, 2026

JMU eyes $2 billion economic impact by 2040

James Madison University plans to generate a $2 billion economic impact in Virginia by 2040 through expanded healthcare programs and stronger business partnerships.

Josh Eberly is a third-generation farmer at his Rockingham County poultry farm and a member of the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative. Photo by Norm Shafer
Aug 2, 2026

Talking turkey: Shenandoah poultry industry takes off

Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative plans a $113.9 million feed mill expansion in Hinton, adding 146 jobs and boosting turkey production in the Shenandoah Valley.

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Jul 14, 2026

Frederick supervisors to consider countywide ban of data centers

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors is considering a countywide ban on data centers after months of community pushback over the industry.

A rendering of Virginia Technology Park, a data center campus proposed in Frederick County Image courtesy Frederick County
Jun 30, 2026

Valley communities prepare for data centers

As interest in data centers grows across Virginia, Shenandoah Valley communities are debating how to manage the industry’s potential impacts. Hundreds of residents concerned about potential data center development in Frederick County peppered a panel of experts with questions during a May 7 public forum at James Wood High [...]

Jacco van Teeffelen. Photo courtesy The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
Jun 23, 2026

Omni Homestead taps new managing director

Jacco van Teeffelen has been named managing director of Omni Homestead Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, succeeding Mark Spadoni.

Marijuana plants are seen inside the Glass House Farms flowering greenhouse in Camarillo, California, on April 13, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Shannon Stapleton
Jun 5, 2026

Virginia medical marijuana market consolidates

Virginia’s medical marijuana market consolidates as Arboretum Virginia is now assigned two of Virginia's five health service areas.

Gary Daynes. Photo courtesy Mary Baldwin University
Jun 4, 2026

Mary Baldwin University announces interim president

Mary Baldwin University appointed Gary Daynes as interim president and chief transformation officer amid a turbulent year.

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Jun 4, 2026

Solar panel manufacturer to establish $23.78M Shenandoah County facility

MSolar Manufacturing will invest $23.78 million to establish a solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County, creating 150 jobs.

Sample bottles of Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard’s Pure Highland County Maple Syrup Photo courtesy Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard
Jun 1, 2026

Weather disrupts Highland maple syrup yield

Maple syrup production in Highland County fell sharply due to disrupted winter weather, impacting the annual festival and local economy.

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May 28, 2026

MasterBrand completes $3.6B acquisition of American Woodmark

MasterBrand has completed its previously announced acquisition of Winchester-based cabinet manufacturer American Woodmark.

Inside an 80 Acres Farms vertical farm. Photo courtesy 80 Acres Farms
May 27, 2026

Following merger, former Soli Organic location in Harrisonburg to close

80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming company, plans to close its Harrisonburg facility, eliminating 80 jobs following merger with Soli Organic.

Bingham & Taylor's cast iron foundry in Culpeper. Photo courtesy Bingham & Taylor
May 27, 2026

Bingham & Taylor to shut down Culpeper plant, laying off 92 employees

Utility infrastructure products manufacturer Bingham & Taylor plans to close its Culpeper plant this fall, laying off 92 employees.

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