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September 2022

Aug 29, 2022

Charlotte County approves Va.’s largest solar farm

The largest solar project in Charlotte County — and Virginia, according to Dominion Energy Inc. — was approved by the county’s Board of Supervisors in July. Reston-based utility-scale solar developer SolUnesco LLC received a conditional-use permit to build the $800 million to $1.6 billion Randolph Solar project in the sout[...]

Aug 29, 2022

StartVirginia: Hopewell businesses get boost from pitch contest

Jonathan Montiel and his business partners, Phillip and Lexi Hughes, bought a building in downtown Hopewell and asked community members what they needed. Their answer: more restaurants. That’s how City Point Ice Cream & Burgers was born, and the trio think it’s also why they won the $15,000 first prize in the Homegrown f[...]

In June and July, the city-funded Freebee service picked up more than 16,200 passengers in Virginia Beach. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Aug 29, 2022

Cabbies cry foul over Va. Beach’s free ride service

Lynne Johnston’s business, All City Cab Co., took a hit from the pandemic. But when the city of Virginia Beach started offering free door-to-door rides in one of her busiest zones — the Oceanfront — during tourist season, it was like another punch to the gut. This year, Virginia Beach contracted with Miami-based microtrans[...]

Virginia Business Editor Richard Foster
Aug 29, 2022

All businesses great and small

There are 32.5 million small businesses in the United States, employing more than 61 million people and making up a staggering 99.9% of the nation’s businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. As business journalists, though, we tend to focus almost exclusively on the larger businesses that reap bigger pro[...]

Aug 29, 2022

‘The Wild West’

From an outsider’s perspective, it may appear as if technology is improving and changing almost daily — especially sparked by pandemic-driven remote work. But according to a 2021 study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, more than 80% of technologies improve in performance at a rate of less than 25% per year. Virgi[...]

Aug 29, 2022

TOP FIVE STORIES AUGUST 2022

The top trending stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from July 15 to Aug. 14 were led by an exclusive update on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront surf park, which is being developed by music icon Pharrell Williams and Venture Realty Group. 1  |   A new look at Va. Beach’s Atlantic Park Starting construction in October or November, […]

Aug 29, 2022

No myth

Last year, Lori Stacy found herself leading a unicorn. The CEO of Norfolk-based Trader Interactive, an online marketplace for boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and other niche vehicles, Stacy helped shepherd the company through its June acquisition by Australian auto retailer carsales.com Ltd. The Australian company paid[...]

Aug 29, 2022

Charging up

Virginia Del. Richard “Rip” Sullivan Jr.  is one of the General Assembly’s biggest advocates for electric vehicles. But when the Fairfax County Democrat went to buy a car in 2018, he started feeling anxious about the electric cars on offer — particularly their relatively limited range, given the lack of electric vehicle[...]

George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is among the attractions being promoted as part of the newly branded Potomac Banks tourism region. Photo courtesy Virginia Tourism Corp.
Aug 29, 2022

Fairfax campaign hopes for tourism boost

Visitors to Fairfax County often are drawn to its dense, urban environment and entertainment offerings, from the upscale Tysons Corner Center mall to Wolf Trap. Now, the county’s southern portion is staking a claim to the tourism economy.  In May, Fairfax officials announced a new name for that area, Potomac Banks, which enca[...]

Aug 29, 2022

Regional biz mentorship program jump-starts startups

Ruth Rau started her business as a hobby. Now, seven years later, her Winchester-based toy company — Mouse Loves Pig — is on track to generate revenue in six figures. The entrepreneur’s toys for babies and young children are sold in more than 250 stores in nine countries, and she’s partnered with a manufacturing company [...]

The Park at RVA, an entertainment center with duckpin bowling and mini-golf, plans to open this fall near The Diamond in Richmond. Rendering courtesy The Park at RVA The Park at RVA, an entertainment center with duckpin bowling and mini-golf, plans to open this fall near The Diamond in Richmond. Rendering courtesy The Park at RVA The Park at RVA, an entertainment center with duckpin bowling and mini-golf, plans to open this fall near The Diamond in Richmond. Rendering courtesy The Park at RVA
Aug 29, 2022

Diamonds in developers’ eyes 

Standing near the grand entrance of upcoming entertainment venue and food hall The Park at RVA, Orcun Turkay says he’s excited for the future of Richmond’s newly branded Diamond District. He calls it “Scott’s Addition 2.0,” referencing the trendy adjoining neighborhood. Exact plans for the Diamond District, which will [...]

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