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Defense Maritime Solutions Expands in Chesapeake with $30M+ Investment
Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) will invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, creating 32 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
05.27.2026
New Jabil Manufacturing Facility to Create 350+ Jobs in Prince George County
Facility will manufacture complex electrical power distribution equipment
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.
Eaton Expands with Over $50 Million Investment in Henrico County
Manufacturer of critical power solutions expected to create 200 new jobs
Modine to Establish Heating Division Headquarters in Buena Vista
$19.6 million expansion will create 57 new jobs
11.13.2025
Ashworth Bros., Inc. Investing $1.9 Million to Expand Operations in Winchester
Conveyor belt manufacturer to retrain 31 employees with support from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership
10.21.2025
VFP, Inc. Expands in Scott County
VFP, Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure, will invest $35 million to expand its operations in Scott County, creating 200 new jobs.
09.30.2025
Dover Food Retail Expanding Manufacturing Campus
Investment to bring over 300 jobs to Chesterfield County
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.
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.
03.25.2025
Munters to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Botetourt County
Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000-square-foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt County, creating 270 new jobs.
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.
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.
04.30.2021
Valve Manufacturer to Expand Operation in Norfolk, Creating 40 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dante Valve Company, a family-owned, international manufacturer and distributor of valves and related products, will invest $1.9 million to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk.
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.
Eaton to Expand in Henrico County, Creating 80 New Jobs
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that power management company Eaton will invest $3.6 million to move production from California to its facility at 4200 Oakley Court in Henrico County.
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.