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Top Five: October 2025
1 | Eli Lilly to invest $5 billion in Goochland plant
The pharma manufacturer plans to hire 650 workers for the 200,000-plus-square-foot facility at West Creek Business Park. (Sept. 16)
2 | Democrats tie $6 billion Nexstar-Tegna deal to Kimmel’s suspension
Congressional Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, tied ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension to the sale of Tysons-based TV broadcaster Tegna, which is pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission. (Sept. 18)
3 | 15 Virginia schools make U.S. News’ 2026 universities list
The University of Virginia led Virginia schools on U.S. News & World Report’s list for at least the sixth consecutive year. (Sept. 24)
4 | Owens & Minor to sell largest business segment for $375 million
Henrico County-based Fortune 500 company Owens & Minor plans to sell its Products & Healthcare Services segment to Platinum Equity, a California private equity firm. (Oct. 8)
5 | AstraZeneca to invest $4.5 billion in Albemarle manufacturing plants
The pharma company plans to hire 600 workers for the manufacturing plant, to be located at the Rivanna Futures Site in the northern portion of the county. (Oct. 9)
