Cover Story
Turnaround CEO
Nassetta transforms ‘sleeping giant’ into the world’s largest hotel company
2014 Virginia Business Person of the Year
Christopher J. Nassetta
President and CEO Hilton Worldwide, McLean
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Raise a cheer
German-based IMS Gear Virginia expands in Virginia Beach and looks to U.S. for more international growth.
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IMS Gear Virginia – Global/Local
Danville suing two startups to recoup grant money
Published
The City of Danville is suing GOK International and Web Parts LLC to recoup grant money from the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.
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Italian manufacturer sets up shop in New River Valley
Published
Italy-based Zapi S.p.A. bought InMotion from Radford-based Kollmorgen with the intention of expanding the business.
McKee Foods churning out jobs in Shenandoah Valley
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McKee Foods is investing $34 million and adding 54 jobs at its Stuarts Draft facility.
New manufacturer in Suffolk expected to hire 166
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A West Coast office-furniture maker is establishing its first Virginia manufacturing operation in Suffolk and expects to create 166 jobs.
Orbital revises plans after failed rocket launch
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Despite a failed rocket launch in late October, Orbital Sciences says it is moving forward with plans to fulfill its $1.9 billion contract with NASA to transport cargo to and from the International Space Station.
Bold Rock Cider opens tasting room in Nelson County
Published
Bold Rock Hard Cider in Nellysford has made a name for itself for making hard cider instead of beer.
A ‘buyer’s market’
Overall decline in insurance rates is expected to continue
Published
Commercial insurance rates are falling.
