Virginia Business

Virginia Business is the sole publication in the state that focuses entirely on commercial news within the commonwealth. Established in 1986, this monthly magazine has received numerous awards for its insightful and thorough reporting. Each issue reaches over 75,000 readers, including high-ranking executives and political leaders at both state and local levels.

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Pembroke Square hotel set to open in 2027, two years late

2 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

The seven-story Tempo by Hilton hotel being planned for Virginia Beach‘s Pembroke Square development, is expected to open in 2027 — about two years later than originally announced. Developers on Tuesday revealed the new construction timeline of the hotel, along with several other updates on the $200 million redevelopment of the former Pembroke Mall, including construction dates for a 273-apartment complex, the announcement of a new restaurant and the fall opening of a comedy club.
Sentara College of Health Sciences ends degree programs

2 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

Chesapeake-based Sentara College of Health Sciences announced last week that it will stop offering nursing and non-nursing degree programs and will move those courses to state and regional universities.
Largest industrial building in Richmond market holds groundbreaking

3 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

A massive 846,260 square-foot spec industrial facility under construction in southern Chesterfield County is expected to be ready for delivery before the end of the year. New York-based real estate developer PNK Group began construction on the building at 1640 Ashton Park Drive during the first quarter of this year and hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last week.
ODU breaks ground on $25M Barry Art Museum expansion

3 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University in Norfolk is undergoing a massive $25 million expansion that will double its gallery space. ODU last week broke ground on the project, which will add a 25,200-square-foot, three-story wing that includes a multiuse event space, a new media video gallery showcasing multimedia artworks, a community gallery dedicated for local artists and community exhibitions, an educational laboratory and expanded art storage.
Norfolk State breaks ground on $118M science building

3 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

Norfolk State University on Friday broke ground on a $118 million science building. The new 131,376-square-foot facility, which is being built on the northwest side of the HBCU‘s main campus, will replace the Roy A. Woods Science Building. Once complete, it will house teaching and research labs, classrooms, a planetarium, a greenhouse and student-centered collaboration spaces.
Hampton University gets new CFO

3 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

Hampton University has tapped Robert Pompey as its new chief financial officer and senior vice president for business and finance, Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams announced April 17. As CFO, Pompey will oversee the HBCU‘s financial operations, including budgeting, investments, financial reporting and long-term fiscal strategy. He will also provide oversight over human resources, facilities and public safety.
Is slight rise in Virginia unemployment 'calm before storm?'

3 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

Virginia’s unemployment rate numbers are on a slight rise, according to data from the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, also known as Virginia Works. The state agency reports that Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March rose a tenth of a percentage point to 3.2 % compared to 3.1% in February and 2.8% from a year ago.
HNTB to move Arlington office in 2026

6 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

Kansas City, Missouri-based infrastructure and design firm HNTB will relocate its Arlington County office in 2026 to a more expansive space that will increase its footprint by 13,000 square feet. The company says the goal of the move from its current location at Shirlington Tower to 1812 North Moore, the tallest building in the county, is to create a better work environment and to align with ongoing expansion efforts.
VHC Health announces new foundation president

6 days ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

Amy Ellis Hauser will be the next president of the VHC Health Foundation and senior vice president of VHC Health, the Arlington County health system announced this week. VHC Health is a not-for-profit, 537-bed health system serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
State report calls Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'

1 week ago | virginiabusiness.com | Josh Janney

The January Richmond water crisis that left hundreds of thousands of residents without water for close to a week, forcing restaurants and other businesses to temporarily close or limit service, was “completely avoidable,” a final report from Virginia Department of Health has determined. In his release of the report late Wednesday, Gov.