New Virginia Beach economic development chief resigns suddenly
Virginia Beach’s new economic development director, Christian Green, resigned Wednesday after serving less than four months in the post.
Virginia leaders respond to reports of possible FBI academy move from Quantico
Virginia Democratic leaders oppose FBI's proposed plan to relocate its national training academy from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
President Trump announces a new trade framework with China including 55% U.S. tariffs and rare earth mineral supplies, but key details remain vague.
Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.
Molina Healthcare to close Henrico office, laying off 268 workers
Molina Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company that manages health care services for Medicaid and Medicare recipients, is closing its Henrico County office and laying off 268 workers.
NASA Langley could lose 672 jobs under Trump’s proposed budget
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal could slash 672 jobs at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton.
Owens & Minor ends $1.36B deal to buy home-based care business
Owens & Minor canceled its $1.36B acquisition of Rotech, citing regulatory delays.
Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% in a move that’s set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely to increase prices for consumers.
Presenting the 2025 Virginia C-Suite Awards
Virginia Business is proud to present our inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards, honoring 33 top executives who exemplify integrity, innovation and impact.
41 Virginia companies made the 2025 Fortune 1000
Forty-one companies headquartered in Virginia made the grade in Fortune magazine’s 71st annual Fortune 1000 list, and 25 Virginia companies are on this year's elite Fortune 500.
Newport News Shipbuilding to furlough 471 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding on Friday announced that it will furlough 471 shipbuilders for up to five months.
Nightingale ice cream expansion to add 166 jobs
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches is investing $5.8 million to move to a new facility in Richmond and expects to create 166 jobs.