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03.14.2022
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Expand Clinical Research Laboratories in Henrico County and the City of Richmond, Creating 500+ New Jobs
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will invest $97 million to expand its bioanalytical laboratory operations into three new locations in the Greater Richmond region.
03.07.2022
Technology Services Company to Expand in Fairfax County, Creating 61 New Jobs
Easy Dynamics Corporation, a technology services provider with a core focus in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and information sharing, will expand its operation in Fairfax County.
03.04.2022
Sign Manufacturer to Establish Facility in Tazewell County, Creating 19 New Jobs
Signco, a Chicago-based custom sign manufacturer will establish an operation in Tazewell County.
02.28.2022
Rocket Lab USA Selects Virginia for Neutron Rocket Launch Site and Major Manufacturing Complex, Creating 250 New Jobs
Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, has selected Wallops Island as the location for its launch site and extensive manufacturing and operations facilities for its Neutron rocket.
02.28.2022
Alarm.com to Expand in Fairfax County, Creating 180 New Jobs
Alarm.com, the leading platform for the intelligently connected property, will expand the technology research and development division at its headquarters in Fairfax County.
02.25.2022
Walgreens to Establish Micro-Fulfillment Center in Hanover County, Creating 249 New Jobs
Walgreens, an integrated pharmacy, healthcare, and retail leader, will invest $34.2 million to establish a Micro-Fulfillment Center for high-value pharmaceuticals at the Atlee Station Logistics Center in Hanover County.
02.23.2022
Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Augusta County
Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County. The facility will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping bulky or larger-sized customer items.
02.18.2022
AutoZone to Establish Major East Coast Distribution Center and Direct Import Facility in New Kent County, Creating 352 New Jobs
AutoZone, Inc., the nation’s leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County.
01.14.2022
Furniture and Décor Company to Establish First U.S. Operation in Newport News, Creating 26 New Jobs
Mercana Furniture and Décor, a Canadian manufacturer and wholesaler of home goods across North America, will invest $8.5 million to establish its first U.S. warehouse and distribution operation in Newport News.
01.13.2022
Governor Northam Announces $7 Million to Develop Industrial Sites Across Commonwealth
Governor Ralph Northam today announced a total of $7.0 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program development grants for 11 projects across the Commonwealth.
01.13.2022
Fifteen Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets with Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that fifteen companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program.
01.13.2022
Sixteen Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 16 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.12.2022
IT Consulting Firm to Create 125 New Jobs in Richmond
Intact Technology, a software consulting and managed services firm, will invest $1.5 million to establish a second Virginia location in the City of Richmond.
12.21.2021
New Plastics Manufacturing Facility in Chesterfield, Creating 300 New Jobs
Starplast USA, subsidiary of Israeli company Starplast will invest approximately $17.7 million to develop a new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield.
12.17.2021
CoStar Group to Build Corporate Campus in Richmond, Creating 2,000 New Jobs
CoStar Group, Inc., a leading provider of real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, expects to invest more than $460 million to expand in Richmond.
12.14.2021
Medical Technology Company to Expand in Albemarle, Creating 18 New Jobs
RIVANNA®, an imaging-based medical solutions developer, will expand and renovate its facility in Albemarle County.
12.14.2021
UVision USA Corporation to Establish Operation in Stafford, Creating 40 New Jobs
UVision USA Corporation, a developer of unmanned military systems, will invest $2.2 million to establish a production and training center in Stafford County.
12.09.2021
Qualtrics to Expand in Fairfax, Creating 400 New Jobs
Qualtrics, an experience management software company, will invest $15.9 million to expand in Fairfax County.