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DOE awards $1.8B contract to LLC to manage Jefferson Lab

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a new contract to operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.

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Amazon’s HQ2 hiring stalled in 2025

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Virginians spend nearly $575M in February sports wagers

Virginians bet $574.6 million on sports in February winning a total of $517.53 million, according to the Virginia Lottery.

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Packaging Corp. of America to lay off 110 tied to Richmond facility

Packaging Corp. of America plans to close its Richmond facility, resulting in 110 layoffs.

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US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says

Mortgage Bankers Association reports US 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 6.57%, highest since august, driven by inflation fears and middle east tensions.

Money

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Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals

US inflation data and corporate earnings season are under scrutiny as the Middle East war drives energy prices and market uncertainty.

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DoD awards $970M blanket purchase agreement to Carahsoft, Broadcom

The DoD awarded a $970 million blanket purchase agreement to Broadcom and Reston-based Carahsoft to streamline software contracts for multiple defense agencies.

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Richmond Region Tourism names inaugural chief growth officer

Richmond Region Tourism has named Jerrine Lee its first chief growth officer, as it rolls out a new plan to boost tourism.

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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[...]

Women In Leadership

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The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, [...]

In-House Counsel Awards

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Virginia Lawyers Weekly and Virginia Business recognize Virginia’s top in-house counsel, who, among other things, navigate complicated con[...]

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US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

Oil slides as Middle East uncertainty keeps markets on edge

Dollar falls for second day as Middle East ceasefire expectations rise

Winchester Council greenlights casino study

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say

US food giant Sysco strikes $29 billion deal for catering supplier Restaurant Depot

A drone view shows acres of corn fields filling the landscape near Springdale, Iowa, U.S., August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches

North American farmers reduce spending on big-ticket farm machinery due to high costs and low crop prices, impacting equipment sales and industry profits.

A sign posted outside a Target store states the company is hiring in Encinitas, California, U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

US employment growth rebounded in March; unemployment rate falls to 4.3%

U.S. job growth rebounded by 178,000 in March, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%, despite rising risks from the conflict with Iran and economic uncertainty.

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Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

The Trump administration will impose 100% tariffs on imported branded pharmaceuticals unless drugmakers cut prices or produce drugs in the US.

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Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter, Bloomberg News reports

April 2 (Reuters) – Coinbase Global has received conditional approval from banking regulators for a national trust company charter, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, in a move that could boost the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange’s appeal among large institutional investors. Full approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency would let Coinbase operate […]

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Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says

Trump removed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general following criticism over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files and DOJ management.

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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.

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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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