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Virginia poultry co-op to add 146 jobs, invest $113M

The Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative plans to grow its operation, investing $113.9 million and adding 146 jobs. 

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Former Port of Virginia CEO John Reinhart dies at 72

Former Virginia Port Authority CEO John Reinhart, credited with transforming the Port of Virginia, died Saturday at age 72.

Industries

CarMax logo is seen in this illustration taken June 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

CarMax posts quarterly loss on goodwill charge, weak used-car demand

CarMax posted a quarterly loss due to a $141.3 million goodwill charge and declining used-car margins amid soft demand and rising gasoline prices.

Real Estate

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones delivers his State of the City address at Christopher Newport University. Photo by Josh Janney

$450M Navy housing project in Newport News slated to begin this summer

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced Monday that a $450 million downtown development is expected to begin construction this summer.

Money

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost

Wall Street rallies as hopes for renewed US-Iran talks and strong bank earnings boost investor optimism amid inflation concerns.

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.

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AeroVironment promotes executive to CFO

AeroVironment announced that it has promoted Sean T. Woodward to executive vice president and chief financial officer, 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

J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley urge buying the dip as US earnings stay resilient

Oil jumps nearly 8% to above $102 ahead of US blockade on Iran

Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

US trade court weighs legality of Trump 10% global tariff

Oil set for largest weekly loss in 10 months after ceasefire

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment

US software stocks fall as Anthropic’s new AI model revives disruption fears

Oil rebounds as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz concerns keep supply risks elevated

Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman/File Photo

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch the CAPE system on April 20 to issue refunds for $166 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are assembled at the company's plant in Renton, Washington, U.S. June 25, 2024. Jennifer Buchanan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue

Boeing delivered 46 jets in March, down from 51, as wiring repairs delayed about 25 737 MAX planes, impacting deliveries in Seattle.

A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman

Oil prices fall as supply concerns ease on hopes for more US-Iran talks

Oil prices dropped as hopes for resumed U.S.-Iran talks eased fears of supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz blockade, despite ongoing risks.

An employee operates a machine next to rolls of plastic to produce grocery bags at Emerald Packaging in Union City, California, U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

US producer prices increase less than expected in March

U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in March, less than expected, as energy costs surged amid Middle East tensions while service prices remained steady.

Kevin Warsh, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo

Fed nominee Warsh files financial disclosures suggesting assets worth over $100M

Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Federal Reserve, filed financial disclosures indicating assets exceeding $100 million amid Senate confirmation process.

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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

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

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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