1+ week, 3+ day ago   (314+ words) A new report from the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says Virginia’s economy is expected to grow modestly through the end of the year. However, job losses are also still expected. “It seems like we hit…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (429+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia earned an overall C for its infrastructure in a new report, with energy, schools and wastewater among the lowest-rated areas despite billions of dollars in recent state and federal investment. The American Society of Civil Engineers…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (281+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — A year after receiving its lowest ranking since 2018 on CNBC's America's Top States for Business rankings, Virginia is back in the top three, ranked in the No. 3 spot. Ohio and North Carolina hold the two spots ahead of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (54+ words) LS Greenlink, a spinoff from Korean industrial giant LG, has two major projects in the works that, combined, total more than $1.3 billion, including what will soon be the tallest building in the Commonwealth. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/business/tall-order-ls-greenlink-pouring-1-3b-into-chesapeake-with-two-major-projects/...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (168+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Plans for a new Costco are moving forward following a unanimous recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission. A new 158,000-square-foot store would be constructed on site of the vacant Sears at Greenbrier Mall, according to planning…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (56+ words) Plans for a new Costco are moving forward following a unanimous recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission. A new 158,000-square-foot store would be constructed on site of the vacant Sears at Greenbrier Mall, according to planning documents. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/planned-chesapeake-costco-recommended-for-approval/...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (186+ words) The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners has selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia. MCoy had served as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026, following the departure of Stephen Edwards....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (443+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — Four businesses on Atlantic Avenue will receive city grants to spruce up their properties. The Development Authority last week approved its first round of the Atlantic Avenue Grant program to improve the look of the thoroughfare. The 50% matching…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (573+ words) The Virginia Beach-based foundation services company, founded 10 years ago, plans to hire 5,000 more employees — including nearly 1,000 in leadership roles — over the next five years. Groundworks founder and executive chairman Matt Malone said the industry is going to need to bring…...