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Casino Roulette + Top Companies + Shake Up + Real Heroes: VA Business

Controversial casino decision, top employers and a restaurant shakeup led business news this week. Plus real heroes are saluted by VA pub.

VIRGINIA — While four Virginia companies are ranked high on a Forbes' list and a CEO jumps from one hospital to another, restaurants expand or find new locations in this week's business news.

4 VA Companies Ranked Among Forbes' Best Employers

Four Virginia-based companies appear on Forbes annual America's Best Large Employers and America's Midsize Employers lists.

Neapolitan Pizza Favorite Pizzeria Orso Closes

Pizzeria Orso, a sister restaurant to 2941 Restaurant, is no longer open at Pearson Square in the City of Falls Church.

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New CEO At Reston Hospital Led StoneSprings Hospital Center

Current CEO at StoneSprings Hospital Center in Dulles will assume the same role at Reston Hospital Center beginning March 4.

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Shake Shack To Open Standalone Location In VA

A Shake Shack with a drive-up window for pickups is coming to the Pike 7 Plaza shopping center in Tysons.

Chamber Opens Nominations For Top Businesses

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Annual Awards & Gala on April 21.

Whose Idea Was It To Put A Casino In Tysons

The study a state lawmaker quotes to justify Tysons as the "most valuable casino opportunity" in Virginia doesn't include the word "Tysons."

Call Your Mother Deli Opens New VA Location

Call Your Mother Deli, a popular DC area bagel shop, opened its latest location on Alexandria's King Street.

'Real Heroes': VA Firefighters Find Support From Pub

As a fundraiser helped firefighters after the house explosion, Ashburn Pub's owner said firefighters "deserve all the credit and attention."

Fast/Casual Coffee And Sandwich Shop Cuts Ribbon In Old Town Plaza

The Commons Fooderie cuts the ribbon on its new location in Fairfax City's Old Town Plaza on Thursday.

Commons Fast-Casual Coffee Shop, Restaurant Opening Soon

Usman and Hanna Saleem plan to open an office-building version of The Commons Fooderie on Sunset Hills Road in Reston Station.

Akai Tori Ramen & Yakitori To Close After 1 Year

After just over a year in business, Japanese restaurant Akai Tori Ramen & Yakitori is set to say farewell to Vienna.

Macy’s To Close 150 Stores: Will VA Stores Be Affected?

Macy's plans to close 150 underperforming stores amid slipping sales, the retailer said. It's not clear which Virginia stores are affected.

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