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New Arlington hub to boost defense, energy startups
Virtus Innovation Center in Arlington will support 30+ startups in defense and energy, connecting them to talent, capital, and federal customers.
Law firms advise businesses on Trump 2.0 policies
Virginia law firms see surge in client questions as Trump’s 2025 executive orders spark regulatory, immigration, and DEI compliance concerns.
Companies sue over Valley medical marijuana permit
Seven businesses are suing Virginia over a disputed medical marijuana permit in the Shenandoah Valley region, citing violations of FOIA and VAPA laws.
In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses
Meet 28 successful women-owned Virginia businesses, from tech startups to manufacturers, honored for leadership, resilience, and innovation.
Virginia Tech’s president defends NIH research funding
President Sands warns NIH cuts will harm research, national security, and Virginia Tech’s future as Trump-era policies challenge higher education.
Forty under 40: Celebrating the rising stars shaping Virginia’s future
Meet 40 young leaders transforming Virginia's business landscape. Honorees excel in fields like banking, health care, real estate and government.
Chase City to turn old school into apartments
After years of debate, Chase City has approved plans to convert the long-shuttered Robert E. Lee school into 25 apartments led by Echelon Resources.
Startup, funding, and innovation news from Virginia
Members of the Charlottesville Angel Network, which marked its 10-year anniversary in April, have invested more than $20 million in nearly 80 startups. The group of accredited investors supports early-stage ventures and has realized returns from several successful exits, including from Palvella Therapeutics, a company developing[...]
Heard Around Virginia May 2025
A roundup of monthly business news from regions across Virginia including Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
New law to reduce Appalachian Power rates
Virginia passes the APCo Rate Reduction Act, cutting electric bills for Appalachian Power customers with new protections and lower fuel costs.
Out and About May 2025
From biotech labs to NASCAR partnerships, Virginia celebrates its workforce, innovation, and new milestones in education, healthcare, and hospitality.
Amherst county boosts industrial growth with new shell building
Amherst County unveils a 45,000-square-foot shell building and prepares new industrial sites to drive future economic growth and attract manufacturers.
