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Building blocks
Manufacturing, pharma lead area deals
If you ask economic development officials in Central Virginia about 2022, they might respond with a familiar slogan: “Everything is awesome.” With almost 5,000 announced jobs and $1.6 billion in
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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
Charlottesville chamber CEO to step down
Elizabeth Cromwell to leave Feb. 17
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Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Elizabeth Cromwell will step down in February after four years helming the organization, the chamber said Tuesday. Cromwell’s last day is Feb.
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$100M donor gift to launch U.Va. biotech institute
Paul and Diane Manning's gift one of U.Va.'s largest
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The University of Virginia will build a biotechnology institute funded with a $100 million donation from Charlottesville investor Paul Manning and his wife, Diane, the university announced Friday. Along with
Fertility testing startup to establish $1.4M Albemarle HQ
PS-Fertility Inc. expects to create 31 jobs
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Life sciences startup PS-Fertility Inc. will invest $1.4 million to establish its headquarters and operations in Albemarle County and plans to create 31 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. PS-Fertility
VCU names medical school dean
Dr. Arturo Saavedra comes from U.Va.
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Dr. Arturo P. Saavedra will be the next dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and executive vice president for medical affairs at VCU Health, the university announced
$1.2B WillowTree purchase completed
Canada's Telus International buys Charlottesville firm
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Telus International Inc.’s $1.225 billion purchase of Charlottesville-based software company WillowTree Inc. has been completed, the Canadian tech company said Wednesday. The acquisition was announced in October 2022. The purchase
U.Va. credit union names new COO
Belinda Tucker was senior VP at MainStreet Bank
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The University of Virginia Community Credit Union in Charlottesville has named Belinda Tucker as chief operating officer, the institution announced Monday. Tucker will report directly to Susan Gruber, the credit
Lawyers aim to lower barriers to legal advice for startups
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It takes a lot to start a business — a marketable idea, available capital and good advice, among other resources. Tricia Dunlap puts legal guidance in the same bucket. A
Telus International to acquire WillowTree for $1.2B
Deal expected to close in January
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Charlottesville-based WillowTree Inc., recently recognized by Adweek for being one of the fastest-growing agencies in the nation, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Canadian tech company Telus