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Recent News
Amazon to Build Two State-of-the-Art Operations Facilities in Hampton Roads, Hiring 1,500 New Employees
March 10, 2020
SUFFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Amazon is continuing its investments in Virginia with the launch of two new, state-of-the-art operations facilities in Hampton Roads that will create 1,500 new jobs.
1901 Group to Establish Third Virginia Operation in Washington County, Creating 150 New Jobs
March 9, 2020
ABINGDON—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that 1901 Group, a leading provider of IT services for the public and private sectors, will invest $1.15 million in Washington County to establish its third Virginia operation, creating 150 new…
Direct Marketing Company to Establish New Venture in Henrico County, Creating 239 New Jobs
March 3, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Moore, a provider of marketing solutions, will invest over $31 million to establish Richmond Print Group in the former Colortree Group facility in Henrico County, creating 239 new jobs.
Total Fiber Recovery to Invest $49 Million in the City of Chesapeake
February 28, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Total Fiber Recovery (TFR) will invest $49 million to establish its first recycled pulp production facility in the City of Chesapeake.
SimpliSafe to Create 572 New Jobs in Henrico County
February 27, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that SimpliSafe, a leading producer of self-installed home security systems, will invest $5.5 million to establish a customer support operation in the Willow Lawn area of Henrico County, creating…
Navien, Inc. to Create 180 New Jobs in James City County
February 25, 2020
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Navien, Inc., a leader in condensing technology for water heaters and boilers, will invest $77.5 million to establish its first U.S.
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.
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.
Fourth Quarter 2019
This issue explores how the explosion of data is remaking business across industries and the role Virginia continues to play in that explosion.
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.