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Republic National Distributing could lay off 428 in Virginia

Republic National Distributing Co. could lay off 428 employees in Ashland as it sells operations in Virginia and other markets to Reyes Beverage Group.

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6,000-acre innovation district launches in Manassas

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Oliver to close Chesterfield County plant, lay off 72 employees

New York-based package manufacturing company Oliver plans to shut down its North Chesterfield plant this summer, laying off 72 employees.

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Fortreum acquires Reston-based cybersecurity firm

Fortreum has acquired Reston-based AI compliance startup Kovr.ai, less than a year after the company emerged from stealth.

Real Estate

Interest rates for 30-year mortgages fell in the second half of 2025, prompting more house sales in Virginia. Photo by Adobe Stock

Virginia home sales rise in March, indicating strong spring

Virginia home sales climbed in March as inventory grew, prices rose and buyers stayed active entering the spring market.

Money

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S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs driven by a tech stock surge and optimism over potential U.S.-Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan.

Government

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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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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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Warner Bros shareholders back $110B merger with Paramount Skydance

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market remains stable

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

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

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

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

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait shipments lag

Oil prices climbed to a two-week high as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, tightening global supplies.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Shipping traffic through Hormuz remains muted with no US-Iran deal in sight, data shows

Shipping traffic through the strait of Hormuz remains muted with only seven ships crossing amid stalled talks between the US and Iran.

A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

OpenAI breaks off Microsoft exclusivity to free up path for Amazon, Google deals

OpenAI will no longer grant Microsoft exclusive access to its AI models, enabling partnerships with Amazon and Google cloud platforms.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

The justice department has closed its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a key obstacle to Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair.

The sun sets behind an oil pump outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Oil volatile as supply worries offset hopes for Iran-US talks

Oil prices fluctuate as supply concerns from the Strait of Hormuz disruption offset hopes for renewed Iran-US peace talks hosted by Pakistan.

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Bridging the workplace soft-skills gap across generations

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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.

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Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

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

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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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