AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDefense & Tech Contracting: CACI, a Virginia-based firm, won a $500M Pentagon contract for the Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s Domestic Shield, with its SkyValor counter-drone system slated for homeland defense of critical infrastructure. Data Centers & Local Rules: Fairfax County’s 2024 data-center standards are colliding with a “Vienna Cloud” proposal near Tysons, as the developer seeks exceptions on distance to Metro, building size, and residential buffer requirements. State Business & Innovation: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced $2.4M in non-dilutive grants via Virginia Catalyst to fund three life-sciences startups. Digital Identity: Virginia DMV expanded Virginia Mobile ID statewide, rolling it out to Southwest Virginia starting in Abingdon. Healthcare & Competition: A federal judge dismissed a Charlottesville whistleblower lawsuit against Sentara over ACA premium rates, citing limits on second-guessing state-approved insurance pricing. Local Economy & Growth: Fox Pools in Hampton Roads is expanding professional pool winterization services with new Hydra safety cover options. Business Community Spotlight: Davis, Bowen & Friedel was selected for a Bloomberg Television/CNBC segment on “The American Dream,” highlighting its growth across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
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