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Spirit Halloween + Southern Kitchen Debuts + Taste Of NoVA + Brewery Awards: VA Business

Top business news includes Taste Of NoVA previews, police uncover a retail theft ring, an award-winning brewery and a new bakery opens.

Three beers from a Northern Virginia brewery garnered awards at state, national and international competitions.
Three beers from a Northern Virginia brewery garnered awards at state, national and international competitions. (Caboose Brewing Co.)

Recent business news includes two companies relocated from D.C. to Northern Virginia, a restaurant chain giving one of its locations a Southern-style makeover, and a retail theft ring that targeted a home improvement store. Plus, find a Spirit Halloween store near you.

Beers From VA Brewery Earn Awards At 3 Levels Of Competition

Beers from this Virginia brewery brought home three awards from local, national and international competitions.

Thompson Restaurants To Introduce Ms. Peach’s Southern Kitchen In NoVA

A restaurant group is transitioning one of its VA spaces into a new Southern kitchen concept.

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Spirit Halloween To Open 14 Stores In NoVA: Here's Where

The seasonal retailer Spirit Halloween is getting ready to take over empty storefronts across Northern Virginia. Here's where to find them.

$20K In Merchandise Stolen By Organized Retail Theft Ring

Seven people who were part of a retail theft ring stole more than $20,000 in merchandise from a Reston store, police say.

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Suhweets Bakery In Manassas To Hold Ribbon Cutting

A new bakery specializing in cakes and other sweets will have a ribbon cutting after opening during the summer.

Activate Set To Open 1st NoVA Location

Active gaming center Activate has confirmed an opening date and plans for several days of free play.

New Brands Coming To Popular NoVA Mall

Shoppers can expect to find a bunch of new brands opening at Tysons Corner Center over the next couple of months.

Newest Wawa To Make Debut In NoVA With Freebies Planned

Freebies and a grand opening celebration are planned for the newest Wawa convenience store in Prince William County.

No Fairfax Casino Group Supports VA Gaming Commission

The formation of a commission to oversee all gaming in Virginia would provide numerous benefits for the community, coalition says.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe Poised To Open In NoVA

After months of construction, Tatte Bakery & Cafe in the Kamp Washington Shopping Center will be officially opening its doors.

Breast Cancer-Surviving CEO To Appear At NoVA Bookstore

The leader of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will discuss her new book at Old Town Books in Alexandria.

The Art League's New NoVA Location To Hold Open House

The Art League is marking the opening of its new locations, and another Slaters Lane tenant is close to opening.

DC Marketing Agency Relocates To Mason Enterprise Center

SweetScience Marketing, a full-service marketing agency, is relocating its operations from downtown Washington, D.C., to Fairfax City.

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