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Feb 11, 2026Understanding FLSA Violations: A 2026 Guide for Virginia Employers and Employees
The financial risk of non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is escalating for businesses across the country. This trend underscores a heightened focus on enforcement that directly impacts Virginia’s business landscape, making a thorough understanding of federal wage and hour laws more critical than ever. [...]
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Jan 6, 2026Bridging the gaps: Expanding access to primary and mental health care across America
Marathon Health recently convened a series of roundtable discussions to explore how employers, health care providers, and policymakers can partner to expand access to primary care. Much of the conversation focused on one of today’s greatest challenges: meeting the growing demand for mental health support. Participants also dis[...]
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Nov 24, 2025How We’ll Eat, Shop + Travel in 2026
Last month, Elevation and AMA Richmond brought together marketers and business leaders for a look at the year ahead and how to plan effectively. How We’ll Eat, Shop + Travel in 2026 explored the forces reshaping three of the most universal consumer sectors. Setting the Stage Elevation Senior Vice President Corey Lane opened th[...]
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Aug 31, 2025APCO VA C&I
Watts Powering Your Business? Did you know that Appalachian Power offers cash incentives for its commercial and industrial customers who are looking to make energy-efficient upgrades to their workplace, no matter the size? We offer a variety of TakeCharge programs all geared toward helping our business customers increase work pr[...]
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Oct 2, 2024For Government Contracting Companies, AI Can Be a Gift That Keeps on Giving
Report highlights how AI can benefit a GovCon business, offers best practices for a successful AI journey By Kim Koster Government contractors make their living working for, and being held accountable to, the U.S. government and by extension, the American public. That means they have to deal with a uniquely challenging set of ri[...]
Manufacturer plans $5M expansion in Scott County
VFP, a manufacturer of enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure, will invest $5 million to expand its Scott County facility, a move expected to create 50 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. The expansion will allow VFP to respond to a growing data center market. “Virginia’s robust data center industry r[...]
TowneBank to acquire Village Bank for $120M
Suffolk-based TowneBank has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Midlothian’s Village Bank and its parent company, Village Bank and Trust Financial, a deal worth approximately $120 million, the banks announced Tuesday. “Our TowneBank family is humbled and excited to partner with Village Bank and its team members,” Town[...]
Va. casinos report $63.1M in August revenues
August gaming revenues for Virginia’s three casinos totaled $63.1 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released in September. Last month, the Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock temporary casino reported about $15.94 million in adjusted gaming revenues (wagers minus winnings), of which about $13.29 million came f[...]
Colbert leaves as CEO of Boeing’s defense, space sector
Theodore “Ted” Colbert III is no longer president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, the Arlington County aircraft and aerospace manufacturer reported in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday evening, Sept. 20. The announcement comes weeks after NASA decided it was unsafe to send two U.S. a[...]





















