Clouds gathering over big solar farms in Va.?
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In recent years, many solar farms have been approved by local governments across the state, but the outlook in some areas isn’t so sunny anymore. In Frederick County, the Board of Supervisors’ rejection of a utility-scale solar project has led to a lawsuit. In April, Hollow Road Solar LLC and property owners National Fruit Orchards
G-Men headed for Springfield? Possibly.
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After being sidelined during the Trump administration, the plan to build a new FBI headquarters in the Washington, D.C., suburbs appears to be back on track. Earlier this year, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats, and their Maryland counterparts wrote to President Joe Biden to request that the federal government choose one
Botetourt wind project hits resistance
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Apex Clean Energy Inc. continues working toward a day when wind turbines standing atop Botetourt County’s North Mountain might generate enough energy to power up to 21,000 homes each year. Dubbed Rocky Forge Wind, the proposed wind farm north of Eagle Rock would be Virginia’s first onshore wind project in operation. However, some residents have
Virginians bet $236M on sports for April
State government received $1.65 million in tax revenue
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Virginians bet $236 million on sports during April, the third full month for legal sports wagers in the commonwealth, according to data released Friday by the Virginia Lottery. Bettors made about $217 million between April 1-30. Virginians bet 22% less in April than in March when they wagered heavily on the NCAA Division I men’s
Transurban hires sustainability manager
Vincent Guimont-Hebert will work to advance company's net-zero carbon goals
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Transurban has hired Vincent Guimont-Hebert as sustainability manager for the Australian toll road operator and developer’s North American operations, which are headquartered in Tysons. In the newly created position, Guimont-Hebert will ensure sustainability investments are part of current and upcoming projects, and will work to advance climate change programs along with transitioning the company to
Slovenian manufacturer bringing $2.6M U.S. HQ to Harrisonburg
SIBO USA will produce closure solutions for tubes, containers and other packaging systems
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SIBO Group, a Slovenia-based manufacturer of closure solutions for tubes, containers and other packaging systems, will invest $2.6 million to establish its U.S. corporate headquarters and a new manufacturing operation in Harrisonburg. The subsidiary will operate as SIBO USA LLC and the project will create 24 jobs. Founded in 1967, SIBO Group got its start
Reston-based Qlarion acquired by Maryland contractor
GCOM Software purchases data analytics contractor
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Columbia, Maryland-based government contractor GCOM Software LLC announced Wednesday it has acquired Reston-based Qlarion Inc., a data analytics and business intelligence contractor. The purchase marks GCOM’s fifth acquisition since 2018 and its first acquisition of a data analytics company. “Liberating data will enable governments at all levels to make more informed decisions, creating better outcomes
California manufacturer opening $9.1M facility in Fluvanna
Stewart Tool Co. Inc. will create 22 jobs
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Stewart Tool Co. Inc., a California-based prototype-to-production manufacturer, will invest $9.1 million to establish its first East Coast manufacturing operation in Fluvanna County, creating 22 jobs. The company plans to renovate the former Kloeckner Metals facility in Fluvanna’s Troy area. “We were looking for a location close to the East Coast operations of our major
Checkered Flag Auto Group acquires Newport News dealership
Purchase marks Virginia Beach-based auto retailer's entry into U.S. auto brands
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Virginia Beach-based Checkered Flag Auto Group announced Tuesday that it has purchased the Pomoco Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat dealership in Newport News. The acquisition is the company’s first dealership on the peninsula and its first to include U.S. automotive brands. Checkered Flag Auto Group consists of 10 other dealerships in the
M.C. Dean announces phase 2 of $25M expansion in Caroline
Tysons engineering firm to open new facility this fall
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Tysons-based M.C. Dean Inc. announced Monday it has entered the second phase of its $25 million expansion, breaking ground on an 84,000-square-foot modular manufacturing and systems integration facility at its Center for Innovation and Industry in Caroline County. The electrical engineering firm designs, builds, operates and maintains cyberphysical solutions for clients including local, state and