Sonoco Invests $40M in Richmond Paperboard Mill
The two-year modernization plan will expand annual production capacity at the Virginia facility by approximately 9,000 tons.
Richmond Industry News
Coverage of industry in Richmond focuses on the performance of individual sectors, shifting labor trends and regulatory changes. It follows how major market forces disrupt the operations and growth of businesses.
Utilities
Dominion Energy Outage Hits Richmond's Northside
Just under 700 customers near S. Belvidere Street lost power on Monday evening, with restoration estimated overnight.
Construction
Live Poll
Should developers be held liable for undisclosed construction defects discovered years after a building is sold?
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss River's Edge Lawsuit
A Richmond judge allows a $40 million lawsuit over construction defects at the River's Edge apartment building to proceed.
Consumer Goods
Altria Boosts South Richmond Cigarette Production
The company reported a 5% increase in production output at its Richmond facility during 2026.
Healthcare
Live Poll
Do you believe having more specialized diagnostic imaging centers in your neighborhood improves local health care?
VCU Health Secured Approval for Carytown Imaging Center
The project will bring new CT scanning services to Richmond by repurposing existing space within a Patient First building.
Transportation
Cranemasters Marked 40 Years of Railroad Operations
The Richmond-based railroad contractor celebrated four decades of providing specialized field services to the industry.
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Regular subjects here include supply chain stability, sectoral employment reports, regulatory shifts and consolidation waves. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to track developments that influence the local economy. Changes to regional commercial infrastructure and shifts in the labor market define the unique rhythm of the area. Consolidation trends and supply chain bottlenecks emerge as the most frequent drivers of industry reporting.