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Wheels rolling on Henrico arena
Plans for a 17,000-seat arena in Henrico County are rolling forward, now with an international operator, ASM Global, on board. The centerpiece of the $2.3 billion GreenCity development, the venue
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Norfolk airport hotel is ‘desperately needed’
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An influx of 200-seat airplanes is bringing record numbers of passengers into Norfolk International Airport, leading officials to fast-track infrastructure upgrades and pursue construction of an airport hotel. There is
Planned Wise EDA will spur downtown growth
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Establishing an economic development authority might pave the way for new businesses in the town of Wise, local officials believe. EDAs can provide educational programs and mentoring to entrepreneurs, as
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Commonwealth Crossing plays ‘long game’ for success
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Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre’s first two tenants — Polish flat-glass processor Press Glass Inc. and Pennsylvania-based aluminum beverage can manufacturer Crown Holdings Inc. — have invested at least $218 million
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Historic Triangle’s past holds keys to future
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Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown are all significant parts of the nation’s foundation, and historic tourism drove the region’s economy during the 20th century. But Colonial Williamsburg hasn’t been enough to
Youngkin announces $8.1M in GO Virginia grants
17 projects include funding to study small modular reactors
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A variety of projects around the state intended to spur economic and workforce development will get a boost from $8.1 million in state GO Virginia grants, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced
Chesterfield County kicks off $210M mixed-use project
Demolition at Spring Rock Green started Tuesday
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Chesterfield County officials began demolition Tuesday of the former Best Products Co. Inc. building in the Spring Rock Green shopping center to clear the way for the $210 million first
German electronics manufacturer to add 100 Va. jobs
Zollner Elektronik AG to invest $18 million in expansion
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Germany-based Zollner Elektronik AG will invest $18 million to expand in Virginia, including boosts to its electronics manufacturing operations in Danville as well at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Leesburg,
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,
Ship repair contractor expanding Norfolk presence
AIT to spend $500,000, add 76 jobs
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Advanced Integrated Technologies (AIT), a ship repair contractor for the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command and U.S. marine, industrial and commercial industries, will invest $500,000 to expand its Norfolk