River District Association gives leader a title upgrade
Diana L. Schwartz is now CEO of Danville downtown booster
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Diana L. Schwartz’s title is changing from executive director to CEO of the River District Association, the Danville downtown revitalization association announced Monday. The title more accurately reflects her role,
Feds say Chinese cranes used at Port of Va. could be spy tools
U.S. defense officials concerned about ZPMC cranes
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The Port of Virginia may have as many as 21 Chinese ship-to-shore cranes that have come under scrutiny from Pentagon officials over national security concerns, and the port has five
Bon Secours names new Maryview hospital president
Shane Knisley comes from health system's Ohio market
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Shane Knisley will be president of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth starting March 13, the health system announced Monday. Knisley joined Bon Secours in 2018, working in its
Hilb Group acquires Fla. insurance agency
Henrico County firm buys E/G of Florida
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Henrico County-based insurance agency The Hilb Group LLC has acquired E/G of Florida, the company announced Friday. The acquisition took effect Jan. 1. Financial terms of the transaction were not
Altria to buy NJOY Holdings for $2.75B
Henrico County firm entered definitive agreement
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Henrico County-based Altria Group Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire e-vapor maker NJOY Holdings Inc. for approximately $2.75 billion in cash, with a potential additional $500 million
Amazon delays construction on HQ2
Second phase of Arlington East Coast headquarters stalled
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Amazon.com Inc. is delaying construction on the second phase of HQ2, its $2.5 billion East Coast headquarters in Arlington County. The news comes as Amazon plans to open HQ2’s first
TowneBank announces three promotions
Suffolk-based bank names retail banking president, two regional presidents
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TowneBank has promoted two presidents to new roles and appointed a president for its new region, the Suffolk-based bank announced Monday. Robin Cooke now serves as the president of retail
Virginians bet $513M on sports in January
Wagers up 5.7% from last year
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Virginians bet more than $513 million on sports in January, according to data released Wednesday by the Virginia Lottery. Almost $511 million of that revenue came from mobile operators, with
Norfolk tech startup plans $1M expansion
Magazine Jukebox to move into office space, create 20 jobs
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Norfolk-based digital magazine startup Magazine Jukebox Inc. (MJB) will invest $1 million to expand, moving from a coworking space into an office, and will create an estimated 20 jobs. Gov.
Paying it forward
Health care, arts giving thrives in Va.
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In the last year, Virginia philanthropists continued making generous donations toward health care research, while others maintained their longstanding support of art museums. Leading the pack were two nine-figure donations