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Recent News
Homegrown Technology Consulting Company to Expand Operations in Montgomery County
July 27, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Modea, a technology company that specializes in digital strategy for healthcare organizations, will invest $100,000 to grow its operation in Montgomery County.
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company to Expand in Virginia Beach, Creating 200 New Jobs
July 15, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC), a manufacturer of sound attenuating and weather protective enclosures for on-site power generation equipment, will invest $15.8 million to expand its…
Bausch + Lomb to Expand in Lynchburg, Create 79 New Jobs
July 8, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc.
Fleetwood Homes to Create 60 New Jobs in Franklin County
July 2, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Fleetwood Homes, a leading homebuilder and maker of manufactured homes, plans to invest $2.1 million, including $700,000 in new equipment, to renovate and expand its Rocky Mount facility.
The Hershey Company to Invest $135 Million, Create 110 New Jobs in Augusta County
June 30, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Hershey Company will invest $135 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County.
Metalworx to Relocate Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility to Grayson County
June 24, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Metalworx, Inc., a manufacturer of highly-engineered and precision-manufactured components, assemblies, and products for a variety of industries, will invest $7.6 million to relocate its…
Virginia Economic Review
Each issue of Virginia Economic Review will provide an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.
Second Quarter 2020
This special feature issue highlights permanent changes that may occur across various sectors of American life as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Quarter 2020
This issue explores Virginia’s position in the food and beverage processing industry and why so many prominent manufacturers choose to operate in the Commonwealth.
Case Studies
1901 Group Expands Corporate Footprint with Third Virginia Location
The success of the company’s business model, ranging from urban Northern Virginia to the New River Valley and rural Southwest Virginia, demonstrates the assets, infrastructure, and talent that can be found across the Commonwealth’s diverse regions.
Morgan Olson, LLC Steps into Southern Virginia
Less than 10 years ago, Morgan Olson’s Michigan facility was manufacturing 100% of the company’s step van orders. As the preferred walk-in step van body company with plants at full capacity, Morgan Olson needed to grow to meet customers’ needs.