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Most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Oct. 14 to Nov. 14
Most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Oct. 14 to Nov. 14
Virginia Business// November 29, 2022//
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 included an announcement of the acquisition of Charlottesville-based WillowTree Inc., which was founded in 2008 as a mobile app developer.
1 | Something in the Water will return to Va. Beach in 2023
Music superstar Pharrell Williams announced his signature music festival will return
to his hometown April 28-30, 2023. (Nov. 2)
2 | Genworth insurance co. settles class action for $25 million
A subsidiary of the Fortune 500 insurer settled with plaintiffs who alleged their life insurance policies were subject to unlawful cost of insurance increases. (Oct. 18)
3 | Petersburg approves Cordish Cos. for possible casino
Petersburg City Council took a gamble on the Maryland-based developer to build a
casino there — even though the city doesn’t yet have General Assembly permission
to build one. (Oct. 19)
4 | Telus International to acquire WillowTree for $1.2 billion
The Canadian tech company’s acquisition of digital products consultancy
WillowTree is expected to close in January 2023. (Oct. 27)
5 | Bon Secours breaks ground on Suffolk hospital
The $80 million, 98,000-square-foot Bon Secours Harbour View Hospital
is expected to be completed in 2025. (Oct. 25)
