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June 2026

Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong, Fairfax County business leaders, are longtime philanthropists, including at George Mason University. Photo by Will Schermerhorn
Jun 1, 2026

Philanthropist gives half her fortune to George Mason

Kimmy Duong donated $20 million to George Mason University, supporting scholarships and student success in northern Virginia.

From left, 2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards winners Perry Miller, Shannon Hayes and Maria Tedesco Photo by James Lee
Jun 1, 2026

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards

Virginia Business recognizes 38 executives for leadership, integrity, and impact across sectors at the Virginia C-Suite Awards.

More than $1 million in renovations are planned at The Inn at Wise. Photo courtesy The Inn at Wise
Jun 1, 2026

Inn at Wise gets new lease-purchase on life

MK4 Hotel owner Mike Patel signs a $3 million lease-purchase for the Inn at Wise, planning over $1 million in renovations to boost tourism in Southwest Virginia.

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards
Jun 1, 2026

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards: Private Companies (500+ employees)

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L to R: Mark Heath, president and CEO of Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp., and Henry County Administrator Dale Wagoner show off the Patriot Centre Industrial Park’s new shell building. Photo by Natalee Waters
Jun 1, 2026

Henry County partners with developer on shell building

Henry County partners with Marlboro Development Team to build a $10 million industrial shell building at Patriot Centre Industrial Park.

Portsmouth Economic Development Director Brian Donahue stands at the Crawford Bay site the city hopes to redevelop. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Jun 1, 2026

Portsmouth advances waterfront redevelopment plans

Portsmouth moves forward with selecting a developer for a mixed-use project on the 6-acre Crawford Bay waterfront site near Olde Towne.

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards
Jun 1, 2026

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards: Public Companies (up to $500M revenue)

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Washington Dulles International Airport expects a record-breaking 30 million passengers in 2026. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Jun 1, 2026

Dulles ramps up airport expansion work

Washington Dulles International Airport plans to exceed 30 million passengers with the opening of Concourse E, part of a $7 billion expansion.

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards
Jun 1, 2026

2026 Virginia C-Suite Awards: Public Companies ($500M+ revenue)

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Richmond’s City Center redevelopment plans include demolition of the Coliseum. Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Jun 1, 2026

Richmond advances plans for City Center redevelopment

Richmond moves forward with City Center Innovation District plans, including Coliseum demolition and a new GRTC transit hub to boost downtown activity.

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.

Kyle Rosner, Botetourt County’s economic development director, says that discussions with Google started in early 2024. Photo by Natalee Waters
Jun 1, 2026

Google data centers, tech projects coming to Roanoke Valley

Google plans a $3 billion hyperscale data center in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and boosting regional tech and manufacturing sectors.

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