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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.
Interstate 81, Shenandoah County
06.04.2026
Virginia Solar Panel Startup Invests $23M in Shenandoah County
Vertically integrated solar panel manufacturing company to create 150 new jobs
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
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.
Danville
Infinity Global Expands Danville Operations with $34 Million Investment
Project to create 150 new jobs at luxury packaging solutions headquarters
LS Cable & System USA Announces $689 Million Investment in Chesapeake
Project is expected to be the largest capital investment in the history of the Hampton Roads region
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
11.05.2025
CEL Critical Power Opens First American Manufacturing Facility in James City County
CEL Critical Power, a global provider of critical power solutions, will invest $5.225 million to establish the company’s first American manufacturing facility in James City County, creating 260 new jobs.
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.
09.16.2025
ABB Expands in Henrico County
Global technology leader in electrification and automation will invest $28.5 million, creating 100+ jobs
09.04.2025
Hitachi Energy Brings Historic Investment to South Boston
$457 million to go into large power transformer production facility in South Boston, Virginia, creating 825 new jobs as part of the company’s broader $1 billion investment in U.S. expansion
MerryGoRound, Inc to Establish Fulfillment and Logistics Center in Pittsylvania County
E-commerce fulfillment company will invest $10 million and create 203 new jobs
08.12.2025
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, Inc. Growing in City of Norfolk
Wholesale distributor will invest $1.1 million, creating 29 jobs
06.26.2025
Becker Global America Upgrading Management Information Systems in Washington County
Electrical equipment company to invest $100,000 and retrain 68 employees.
06.13.2025
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company Expanding in Virginia Beach for the Third Time
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company, a manufacturer of highly engineered steel and aluminum enclosures for the power generation industry, will invest $45.8 million to expand in Virginia Beach and create 350 new jobs.