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Toastique, Chocolate Expansions + Holiday Shop Stocked + Grocery Donates Turkeys: VA Business

VA business news includes 2 banks close; Toastique and chocolate shops expand; New View gears up for the holidays; largest ice rink opens.

One of the chocolate makers at River-Sea Chocolates stirs a large holding tank filled with chocolate.
One of the chocolate makers at River-Sea Chocolates stirs a large holding tank filled with chocolate. (River-Sea Chocolates)

Recent business news in Virginia included the seasonal opening of the largest outdoor ice rink in Northern Virginia; a holiday shop is ready for the season; a $2 billion investment in a new data center campus; two bank close; and a national grocery chain donates 1,000 turkeys to a local food pantry. Plus a chocolate maker opens a second location, and Drybar is coming to Loudoun County.

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Opening Day Treats Planned At New VA Eatery

A new restaurant specializing in serving healthy, plant forward, sustainable food is coming to Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean.

Award-Winning Chocolate Maker Opens 2nd Shop In NoVA

The bean-to-bar chocolate maker's new manufacturing facility in Northern Virginia brings every step of its chocolate making under one roof.

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West Coast-Inspired Café And Bookstore Opens At National Landing

New café in National Landing matches nourishing dishes with a thoughtfully curated selection of books.

Chicken Salad Chick To Celebrate Grand Opening In NoVA

Chicken Salad Chick will be celebrating the opening of its third Northern Virginia restaurant with free chicken salads and other prizes.

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Toastique To Open VA Location With Offer For First 100 Customers

A health-focused brand founded in D.C. will open its Vienna location in the former Greenheart Juice Shop location.

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Giant Food To Donate 1K Turkeys To VA Regional Food Bank

To celebrate the reopening of its store on Celebrate Virginia Parkway, Giant Food will be donating 1,000 turkeys to a local food bank.

Largest Outdoor Ice Rink In NoVA To Open For 2025-2026 Season

It's time to sharpen your skates and bundle up for the opening of Northern Virginia's largest outdoor ice rink.

Banking Giant To Shut Down 2 NoVA Branches: What To Know

One of the East Coast's largest banks is shutting down four locations in the DMV, including two in Northern Virginia and one in D.C.

A New View Unveils Ski Resort-Themed Holiday Experience: See Photos

Each year, A New View's owner turns the store into a themed holiday experience. This year, the store has transformed into a winter lodge.

Shopping Center Meeting Planned On Redevelopment Concepts

After two draft concepts of redevelopment were unveiled, the next community conversation on the shopping center's future will follow.

Drybar To Open First Loudoun County Location

The first Loudoun County location of Drybar will hold a pre-opening celebration Thursday before its grand opening Friday.

$2B Investment In VA Campus By Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers' planned VA4 campus in the Fredericksburg region will be the company's fourth in Virginia.

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