Archive for July 2026

Key Legislative Changes Impacting Virginia Employers Back to Blog July 6, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber Several new Virginia employment laws are set to take effect in 2026, bringing important changes that employers should understand and prepare for. Among the most significant is a new pay transparency requirement that will require employers to…

Jefferson Lab Breaks Ground on Data Center to Power the Future of Scientific Discovery Back to Blog July 6, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber Newport News continues to strengthen its position as a hub for innovation and advanced research. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility broke…

Bon Secours Breaks Ground on $200 Million Expansion at Mary Immaculate Hospital Back to Blog July 6, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber Healthcare remains one of the Peninsula’s largest economic drivers, and a major investment announced this spring will strengthen both regional healthcare capacity and the local economy. Bon Secours recently broke ground…

Newport News Lands Major Maufacturing Expansion Back to Blog July 6, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber Virginia’s manufacturing sector received a significant boost this year as Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation announced an $11.5 million expansion in Newport News. The family-owned company, along with Frogale Lumber Supply, expects to create 154 new…