The VirginiaBusiness.com Top Five

Published December 29, 2020 by Virginia Business

The top trending stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Nov. 16 to Dec. 15 included the news that Gov. Ralph Northam was ordering new restrictions based
on post-Thanksgiving surges in coronavirus cases.

1. Wise County is first to receive Starlink internet in Va.
   The pilot program from Elon Musk’s SpaceX will provide broadband via low-orbit satellites. (Dec. 14)
2. Governor orders nightly curfew
   Due to rising COVID-19 cases, Northam imposed a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew and limited gatherings to 10 people. (Dec. 10)
3. Henrico County announces $2.3B GreenCity arena project
   Henrico officials announced plans to construct a $2.3 billion mixed-use development anchored by a 17,000-seat arena at the former Best Products headquarters site. (Dec. 1)
4. These 16 Va. companies received $10M PPP loans
   Sixteen companies received the maximum $10 million from the federal relief program intended to assist small businesses due to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. (Dec. 2)
5. What a legalized marijuana market could look like for Va.
   A state study concluded that legalizing marijuana could generate up to $300 million in annual state tax revenue and create 11,000 jobs. (Nov. 16)