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10/05/2026
Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Workforce Training Program by Area Development
Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated that Virginia has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its workforce training program in Area Development’s 2026 Top States for Doing Business report — reinforcing the Commonwealth’s position as a top state for talent and a national leader in preparing Virginians for high-quality jobs. “Virginia is building the …
09/30/2026
Activation Capital Recognizes President Michael Rao’s 17 Years of Leadership as Authority Board Chair, Names Paul Nolde as New Chair
Activation Capital, the operating name of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority, today announced the election of Paul Nolde as chair of the Authority Board, succeeding Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., who has served as chair since 2009. Rao will remain an active member of the board, continuing his longstanding support of Activation …
09/22/2026
ATCC to Lead Lifecycle Management of Military Medical Countermeasures Under 10-Year Department of War Contract
ATCC has been awarded a 10-year Department of War (DOW) contract to coordinate lifecycle management of medical countermeasures (MCMs) developed to protect U.S. military personnel from chemical and biological threats. Under this contract, ATCC supports the mission of the Rapid Access to Products in Development (RAPID) program to enable MCM preparedness against chemical and biological …