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Port of Virginia touts confidence in ability to adapt to uncertainty

The Port of Virginia in 2025 earned $877 million in operating revenues, the second highest in the port’s history.

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Virginia court blocks voter approved congressional map backed by Democrats

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Spanberger’s marijuana bill changes rejected by Virginia legislature

Virginia General Assembly rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger's amendments to marijuana retail market legislation, restoring the original bill for enactment.

Industries

Rendering of freestanding emergency room planned for Stafford County. Courtesy HCA Virginia

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center invests $37M across two ERs

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will invest $37 million to expand emergency services with a new freestanding ER in Stafford and upgrades to its main ER.

Real Estate

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November

Key Virginia markets see year-over-year home sale increases in March

Housing markets across Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads posted year-over-year sales gains in March.

Money

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings

U.S. stocks closed lower as concerns over the Iran conflict outweighed solid corporate earnings and AI optimism, impacting major indexes including the S&P 500.

Government

IFPC Inc 2 is designed to provide air-defense capability. Photo courtesy Leidos

Leidos subsidiary lands $617M Army award for air defense launchers

A subsidiary of Reston-based Leidos won a $617M U.S. Army contract to build and deliver additional IFPC Inc. 2 air defense launchers.

People

HCA Healthcare is promoting Dr. Jennifer Bocker to division chief medical officer for its Capital Division, effective May 1, 2026. Photo courtesy HCA Healthcare

HCA taps chief medical officer for Capital Division

HCA Healthcare is promoting physician executive  Jennifer Bocker to division chief medical officer for its Capital Division, effective May 1.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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C-Suite Awards

June 4th, 2026 - 11:30 AM

The C-Suite Awards celebrate top corporate executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, [...]

Forty Under 40

May 5th, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Forty Under 40 recognizes up and coming business professionals — Under the age of 40 — based on their professional accomplishments, comm[...]

Best Places to Work in Virginia

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Best Places to Work in Virginia is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs an[...]

Women In Leadership

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The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, [...]

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Around The Nation

Oil prices rise after reports container ships in Hormuz hit by gunfire

Trump says he will ‘remember’ companies that don’t seek tariff refunds

U.S. consumer spending surged in March. Here’s what drove that

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

Fed chief nominee Warsh commits to central bank’s independence, with limits

Oil prices climb 3% after Trump says he does not want to extend Iran ceasefire

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe

Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Cook to become executive chairman

The Paramount water tower is shown on the Paramount studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Jan. 13, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Mike Blake

Warner Bros shareholders back $110B merger with Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved the $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, pending regulatory review in the U.S. and London.

A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market remains stable

Initial jobless claims in the US rose slightly to 214,000, signaling labor market stability amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The U.S. Department of Justice reschedules FDA-approved marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing research and industry restrictions.

A woman carries a marijuana plant as she attends the annual NYC Cannabis Parade at the Manhattan borough in New York City, U.S., May 4, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

US set to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports

The US administration is expected to reclassify marijuana, removing federal barriers and reshaping the cannabis industry.

A Boeing 767-322ER aircraft of United Airlines takes off during cold winter weather from Zurich Airport near Ruemlang, Switzerland, December 14, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

United Airlines says fares may need to rise up to 20% to offset fuel surge

United Airlines plans to increase ticket prices by up to 20% to offset rising jet fuel costs, impacting fare strategies amid volatile energy prices.

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Opinion

Bridging the workplace soft-skills gap across generations

Why Virginia’s one-term limit for governors deserves a second look

The December question every leader should anticipate

2025: The year of living disruptively

Local leaders shape solar’s future

Beyond burnout: the case for workplaces where people thrive

Back to school, back to buying? How fall affects Northern Virginia homebuyers

Women execs have tougher climb to top rung

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No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

Jennifer Williamson, CEO of Volunteer Fairfax and vice chair of Virginia Service Foundation. Photo courtesy Volunteer Fairfax

Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

Virginia’s economic competitiveness will not be determined by incentives alone, writes Volunteer Fairfax CEO.

JMU will host seminars in 2026 examining the nation’s founding principles and civic engagement. Photo courtesy James Madison University

Making the business case for InternshipsVA

InternshipsVA establishes a framework that encourages Virginia employers to start or expand high-quality, paid internship programs.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Millennials burn out while holding it all together

The other day I was sitting in back-to-back meetings when two notifications hit at once. My son’s school called — he’d fallen and needed to be picked up from school immediately. At the same time, an email from my mom popped up asking for help with her prescriptions. Work was on fire. And I was […]

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