National media and events company expands industry-leading business-intelligence portfolio with state’s only comprehensive business publication

LOS ANGELES and GREENSBORO, N.C. -- BridgeTower Media, the authoritative source for business insights, data-driven marketing solutions and events across more than 40 media and research brands, is acquiring Virginia Business.

Virginia Business is the only publication dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and every region of the state of Virginia. More than 47,000 executives rely on Virginia Business for news and insights about business in Virginia, which was recently rated by CNBC as the best state in the nation for business for a record sixth time.

“It’s great to be able to add the core business audience in the nation’s best state for business to our growing portfolio,” said Hal Cohen, BridgeTower Media’s president and CEO. “We see an opportunity to accelerate the growth of Virginia Business – and of business in Virginia – by leveraging the power of BridgeTower Media’s audience platform and best-in-class capabilities. We look forward to delivering even more value to readers and advertisers in the years ahead.”

On the heels of a significant digital transformation, BridgeTower Media, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, has been actively increasing its appeal to business executives and marketers by strategically expanding its media footprint to encompass more growth markets and industries across the U.S.

“Hal and the BridgeTower Media team demonstrate again and again that they know exactly how to help media properties thrive in today’s digital world,” said Bernie Niemeier, Virginia Business president and publisher. “I made this decision thoughtfully, and I know my team is in good hands. I look forward to seeing Virginia Business grow even further as it continues to serve the nation’s best state for business.”

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