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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.
01.13.2026
Solstice Advanced Materials Invests $220+ Million in Chesterfield Facility
Investment to create 100 new jobs at ballistic fiber production plant
12.12.2025
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
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
09.09.2025
First-of-its-Kind American Tin Production Facility Coming to Henry County
Nathan Trotter to invest approximately $65 million in Henry County, creating an estimated 118 jobs and strengthening domestic production of metals critical to national defense
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.
05.13.2025
QualiChem, Inc. Expanding Manufacturing Facility in the City of Salem
QualiChem, Inc., a leading producer of metalworking fluids used for production and fabrication of metal components, will invest $9 million to expand their operations in the City of Salem.
Luna Labs to Expand Research and Development Operations in Charlottesville
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Luna Labs USA, LLC, a product development company accelerating breakthrough solutions to multiple industries, will invest $200,000 to expand its operations in the City of Charlottesville