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Recent News
TST Fabrications Announces 34 New Jobs in the City of Norfolk
November 13, 2019
Company to invest $4.1 million to expand manufacturing presence
Governor Northam Announces First Ever International Trade Strategic Plan for Commonwealth of Virginia
November 13, 2019
Long-term strategy aims to increase competitiveness of Virginia businesses in international marketplace, grow exports by 50 percent
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Announces 150 New Jobs in the City of Richmond
October 31, 2019
Company to expand research and development operation
Morgan Olson Announces 703 New Jobs in Danville-Pittsylvania County
October 25, 2019
Company to invest $57.8 million to establish new walk-in step van assembly operation in former IKEA plant
DroneUp Announces 41 New Jobs in Virginia Beach
October 24, 2019
Company to expand its headquarters operation
Cartograf Announces 63 New Jobs in Chesterfield County
October 23, 2019
Company to invest $65.3 million to establish first manufacturing plant in the United States
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.
Third Quarter 2019
This issue explores the various dimensions of America’s rural growth challenge and how Virginia is seeking to leverage its distinctive strengths to buck national trends.
Second Quarter 2019
This issue explores the future of manufacturing in the U.S. as envisioned by C-level executives at some of America’s leading manufacturers.
Case Studies
Grupo Phoenix Finds the Perfect Package in Virginia
Grupo Phoenix first established its North American headquarters in Pulaski County in 2010. By 2017, the company had expanded four times at the manufacturing operation, for a total of $106.2 million in capital investment and 585 new jobs.
Carry-On Trailer Finds Creative Talent Solutions in the Commonwealth
Carry-On Trailer's manufacturing operation in Westmoreland County had experienced a steady increase in demand since its establishment in 2004, and the next phase of the company's growth entailed extending its market reach into the Northeast and Canada.