Top Five: March 2025 edition

The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Jan. 14 to Feb. 13

Kira Jenkins //February 27, 2025//

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1 | Dominion says offshore wind farm moving forward, despite executive order

An executive order by President Donald Trump temporarily ceasing all federal wind leases under consideration will not stall progress on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm, according to Dominion Energy. (Jan. 21)

2 | CFPB sues Capital One, claiming bank avoided paying $2 billion in interest

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a Jan. 14 lawsuit against Capital One and its McLean holding company, Capital One Financial. (Jan. 14)

3 | Va. Chamber of Commerce reveals next president and CEO

Cathie J. Vick will lead the statewide business advocacy organization, which has more than 30,000 members. (Jan. 28)

4 | William & Mary receives $50 million alum gift for Batten School, VIMS

Dr. R. Todd Stravitz donated to create a full-tuition scholarship fund for William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and the Virginia Institute for Marine Science. (Feb. 6)

5 | Virginia Realtors has a new CEO

Rick Lugg is the new CEO of the state’s largest trade organization, representing nearly 35,000 Realtors. (Jan. 17)

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Top Five: March 2025 edition

1 | Dominion says offshore wind farm moving forward, despite executive order

2 | CFPB sues Capital One, claiming bank avoided paying $2 billion in interest

3 | Va. Chamber of Commerce reveals next president and CEO

4 | William & Mary receives $50 million alum gift for Batten School, VIMS

5 | Virginia Realtors has a new CEO

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