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04.14.2026
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. Makes $100M+ Investment to Build Largest Feed Mill on East Coast
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. will invest $113.9 million to expand operations in Rockingham County, creating 146 new jobs and new grower opportunities for the Commonwealth.
Fukoku Korea to Establish Henry County Plant with $18+ Million Investment
Automotive Parts Manufacturer to create 60 new jobs in the Commonwealth
New River, Giles County
03.03.2026
Interstate Group Announces $9 Million Investment in Giles County
Trailer Manufacturer’s Expansion of Giles County Facility Will Create 46 New Jobs to Help Meet Growing Demand
Danville
Infinity Global Expands Danville Operations with $34 Million Investment
Project to create 150 new jobs at luxury packaging solutions headquarters
12.04.2025
Cornerstone Building Brands Expands Manufacturing Campus in Rocky Mount
The $4.9M investment will create 50 jobs to support the production of Ply Gem® brand windows and doors
09.02.2025
Red River Foods Expands Henrico Headquarters to Offer New Products
Red River Foods, a fully integrated supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, snacks, and grains ethically sourced worldwide, will invest $15.5 million to expand its Henrico County headquarters.
07.01.2025
Gaithersburg Cabinetry & Millwork Expands Production Line in Fauquier County
Architectural millwork manufacturer will invest $320,000 and retrain 10 employees
06.30.2025
White Rock Truss & Components, LLC Expanding in Lee County
Construction product manufacturer will invest $1.5 million and 27 jobs.
05.29.2025
Nightingale Expands Ice Cream Manufacturing Operation in Richmond
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, a Richmond-based, handcrafted, small batch ice cream company, is investing $5.8 million to expand, creating 166 new jobs in the City of Richmond.
Sumitomo Drive Technologies to Automate Warehouse and Distribution Center in Chesapeake
Sumitomo Drive Technologies, a global power transmission manufacturer, will invest $9.3 million to automate a warehouse and distribution center in the City of Chesapeake.
Luna Labs to Expand Research and Development Operations in Charlottesville
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Luna Labs USA, LLC, a product development company accelerating breakthrough solutions to multiple industries, will invest $200,000 to expand its operations in the City of Charlottesville
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.
08.26.2021
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.
08.06.2021
Composite Manufacturer to Expand in Frederick County, Creating 84 New Jobs
Evolve Services, Inc., a producer of composite productions and reproductions, will expand its operation in Frederick 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.
Heavy Metal Manufacturer to Expand in Tazewell County, Creating 40 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Lawrence Brothers, Inc., an industry leader in battery tray fabrication and manufacturing of motive power trays, ground support systems, and transformer components, will invest $3.2 million to expand its operation in Tazewell County.
04.08.2021
STS Group AG to Establish First U.S. Location in Wythe County, Creating 120 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that STS Group AG, a leading global system supplier of interior and exterior parts for commercial vehicles, will invest $39 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Wythe County’s Progress Park.