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09.14.2021
Aerospace Company to Expand in Newport News, Create 211 New Jobs
Aery Aviation, LLC, a full-service commercial and government services provider to the aerospace industry, will invest $15.3 million to expand its global headquarters in Newport News.
09.09.2021
CAVA to Establish Production and Packaging Operation in Augusta County
CAVA, a Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, will invest over $30 million to establish a new processing and packaging operation in Augusta County.
08.27.2021
Maritime Support Services Company to Expand in the City of Chesapeake, Adding 166 New Jobs
Prism Maritime LLC, a full-service provider of maritime support services to the U.S. government, will invest $4 million to expand in the City of Chesapeake.
08.26.2021
Tyson Foods to Create More than 375 New Jobs in Danville-Pittsylvania County
Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies, will invest $300 million to establish a manufacturing facility in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
07.19.2021
Specialty Snack Company to Expand in Henrico County, Creating 60 New Jobs
Red River Foods, Inc., a U.S. supplier of premium specialty snacks headquartered in Richmond, will establish a warehouse and processing facility for tree nuts, seeds, and dried fruits in Henrico County.
04.20.2021
State-of-the-Art Hydroponic Greenhouse in Virginia Beach to Create 155 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that startup company Sunny Farms, LLC will invest $59.6 million to establish a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse for production, workforce development, and research in the City of Virginia Beach.
Textile-Based Engineering Firm to Expand in Staunton, Adding 31 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Ryzing Technologies, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of textile-based engineering solutions, will invest $149,000 to expand capabilities at its facility in the City of Staunton. The company serves the U.S.
08.12.2020
Greenswell Growers to Establish New Hydroponic Greenhouse in Goochland County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Greenswell Growers, Inc. will invest more than $17 million to establish a new commercial hydroponic greenhouse operation in Goochland County’s West Creek Industrial Park.
07.22.2015
Governor McAuliffe Announces Major Expansion of Poultry Processing Facility in Rockingham County
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. will invest almost $62 million over the next three years to construct a new 80,000 square foot turkey processing facility in Hinton.