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Henrico to sell Crossings Golf Club to N.C. company

McConnell Golf plans a roughly $9 million investment to acquire and redevelop the 268-acre The Crossings Golf Club in Henrico County.

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Federal judge blocks $6B Nexstar-Tegna TV merger

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United Felts to acquire German manufacturer BKP

Martinsville-based United Felts announced last week that it has acquired German manufacturer BKP Berolina Polyester.

Industries

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BWXT to acquire heavy manufacturer for nuclear production

BWXT is acquiring Precision Components Group to boost its commercial nuclear manufacturing capacity, adding 500,000 square feet.

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 20, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Wall Street closes slightly down on renewed tensions between US, Iran

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and rising crude prices, raising concerns about the impact on corporate earnings and the economy.

Government

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, in Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., February 24, 2026. Mike Kropf/Pool via REUTERS

Spanberger’s marijuana amendments include delay in sales to July 2027

Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes delaying Virginia's retail marijuana sales launch to July 2027 and raising the tax from 6% to 8% after 2029.

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 falls by over 11% after Iran FM declares Strait of Hormuz open

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month

US weekly jobless claims fall; manufacturing production retreats in March

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 

Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell’s term

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo

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

April 20 (Reuters) – Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence. Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, will become the company’s executive chairman, Apple said in a […]

A Bank of America logo is seen on the entrance to a Bank of America financial center in New York City, U.S., July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/ File Photo

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to class-action status of bank collusion suit

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Bank of America and others, allowing a $12 billion class action on municipal bond rate collusion to proceed.

Honeywell logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Honeywell to sell productivity solutions unit to Brady for $1.4B

Honeywell agreed to sell its productivity solutions unit to Brady for $1.4 billion, streamlining its business ahead of a planned split.

A pumpjack operates at the Vermilion Energy site in Trigueres, France, June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Oil prices rise 5% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

Oil prices surged about 5% amid fears the ceasefire between the United States and Iran could collapse after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship.

A construction worker works at a Lennar residential housing development called Junipers in San Diego, California, U.S., June 18, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins

U.S. homebuilders face margin challenges due to tariffs, the Iran war, and rising inflation, impacting sales and construction costs.

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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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