ATCC expanding presence in Prince William County
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) plans to expand its bioresource center campus in Prince William County, investing $54.7 million and creating an expected 75 jobs. The project will include a new biomanufacturing facility focused on global health. “ATCC is a world-class resource for scientists performing vital research to solve […]
Va. Chamber president and CEO to retire
Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal plans to retire in early 2025, the chamber announced Thursday. DuVal became head of the chamber in April 2010. During his 14-year tenure, the business advocacy organization has grown from around 1,000 members to more than 32,000. “During his tenure with the Virginia Ch[...]
Hooker CEO talks layoffs, other takeaways from Q2 earnings report
This story is republished with permission from Furniture Today. Martinsville-based Hooker Furnishings reported $95.1 million in consolidated net sales for the second quarter last week, a 2.8% drop from last year. It marked the second consecutive quarterly loss for the company, at $3.1 million. Other than the usual sales figures,[...]
Norfolk Council moves delayed casino forward
Updated Sept. 11, 2024 Norfolk will have a temporary casino open by next November and a permanent resort in 2027 if all goes to plan, as the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and casino giant Boyd Gaming, its new corporate partner, received a fresh start on the long-delayed project from Norfolk City Council on Tuesday. City Council [&hellip[...]