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05.15.2026
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Expands with $19 Million Investment in Augusta County
Industrial Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration System Manufacturer to create 214 new jobs
04.13.2026
Eli Lilly and Company Invests $5 Billion in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, is moving forward with plans for a $5 billion state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will generate 650 high-wage jobs and 1,800 construction jobs at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County.
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
10.20.2025
Merck to Establish $3 Billion Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Rockingham County
U.S.-based pharmaceutical leader makes $3B investment, creating 500 jobs
10.09.2025
AstraZeneca Selects Albemarle County for $4.5 Billion Investment
AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County, creating 600 direct jobs and the company's largest single investment in a facility to date.
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.
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.
04.15.2025
Integer to Expand Medical Device Manufacturing Operations in Salem
Integer, a global medical contract developer and manufacturing organization, plans to make a significant investment over the next five years to expand its operations in the City of Salem.
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
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.
05.03.2021
Biotech Company Aditxt to Build State-of-the-Art Facility in Richmond and Create Over 300 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Aditxt (Aditx Therapeutics, Inc.) (Nasdaq: ADTX), a biotech innovation company focused on improving the health of the immune system, will establish its first high-capacity AditxtScore™ Center in the City of Richmond in the second half of 2021.
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.