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L3Harris plans $1.27B expansion in Orange, creating 350 jobs

L3Harris Technologies announced a $1.27 billion expansion of its rocket motor production operations in Orange County, adding 350 jobs.

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

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Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in murder-suicide, police say

Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax and his wife Cerina were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in their Annandale home.

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Central Garden & Pet to close Henrico facility, laying off 94

Central Garden & Pet will soon close its eastern Henrico County dog treat manufacturing facility and lay off 94 employees as it consolidates operations.

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 on March 24, 2026. Photo by Reuters/Jeenah Moon

S&P 500, Nasdaq push to closing records on earnings and Middle East optimism

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs driven by strong corporate earnings and optimism over U.S.-Iran negotiations easing Middle East tensions.

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.

People

HCA Healthcare is promoting Dr. Jennifer Bocker to division chief medical officer for its Capital Division, effective May 1, 2026. Photo courtesy HCA Healthcare

HCA taps chief medical officer for Capital Division

HCA Healthcare is promoting physician executive  Jennifer Bocker to division chief medical officer for its Capital Division, 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

NY jury finds Live Nation illegally monopolized live event markets

Robinhood, Webull jump after US SEC approves removal of day-trading limit for smaller investors

Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

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

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

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

US weekly jobless claims fall; manufacturing production retreats in March

U.S. weekly jobless claims fell more than expected while manufacturing production dipped in March amid economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict.

Boeing logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and Millennium Space Systems plan to deliver 26 satellites in 2026, launching the new mid-class Resolute platform to meet growing defense and connectivity demand.

The Allbirds flagship store sign is seen in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 7, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 

Myseum and Allbirds rebrand to emphasize artificial intelligence, triggering significant stock price surges amid investor enthusiasm for ai technology.

A view shows an oil pump jack outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption

LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose over 1% on Thursday, reversing earlier declines as the market questioned whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran would achieve a deal to end the war that has disrupted energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures climbed $1.68, or 1.8%, to $96.61 a barrel […]

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Jerome Powell, his nominee to become chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell’s term

The Federal Reserve faces a leadership transition challenge as Kevin Warsh's confirmation is delayed amid political opposition and ongoing investigations.

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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.

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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