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Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced Thursday that he intends to step down in the coming months.

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Lumber Liquidators moving HQ, warehousing out of Virginia

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a bill increasing Virginia's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028.

Here’s the schedule for Virginia’s minimum wage increases

Virginia will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028, with incremental increases starting in 2027 and adjustments for inflation thereafter.

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CACI International lands $287M Army contract

Reston-based government contractor CACI International won a seven-year U.S. Army technology contract valued at up to $287 million.

Real Estate

Harbor Group International to purchase 11 multifamily properties for $562M

Harbor Group International to purchase 11 multifamily properties for $562M

Harbor Group International plans to purchase 11 multifamily properties from Virginia Beach-based AH Realty Trust for $562 million.

Money

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher after a US-Iran ceasefire agreement lifted investor sentiment and eased fears of war-related market disruptions.

Government

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia venue in Petersburg, which opens Jan. 22, 2026, has more than 900 electric games. Photo by Jay Paul

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino referendum vote

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have led to Fairfax County's referendum vote to determine whether a casino would be built in Tysons. 

People

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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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BTM Business Connect

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

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

March jobs report blows past expectations

Jeff Shell exits as president of Paramount Skydance amid legal disputes

Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2B valuation in US IPO

Global energy stocks plunge as US-Iran ceasefire hits oil

Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment

NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the six-week Middle East conflict helped ease worries over the fragile U.S.-Iran truce. All three major U.S. stock indexes gained ground after rebounding from an earlier dip as Israel sought talks with Lebanon. “There’s an increasing […]

Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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

Anthropic limits access to its Claude Mythos AI model after finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities, causing US software stocks to drop amid ai disruption fears.

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

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

Oil prices rose over 3% amid concerns about a fragile Middle East ceasefire and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.

People shop for groceries at a store in Manhasset, New York, U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised lower to a 0.5% rate

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter amid downgrades to business investment, including inventory accumulation, but corporate profits increased sharply, government data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product increased at a downwardly revised 0.5% annualized rate, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said in […]

An Intel logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Intel and Google to double down on AI CPUs with expanded partnership

Intel and Google expand their partnership to develop AI-focused CPUs and custom infrastructure processors, responding to growing demand for AI computing power.

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Opinion

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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