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09.14.2021
EarthLink to Create 285 New Jobs in Norton
EarthLink, a leading high-speed internet service provider, will invest $5.4 million to establish a major customer support center in Norton.
09.14.2021
Aerospace Company to Expand in Newport News, Create 211 New Jobs
Aery Aviation, LLC, a full-service commercial and government services provider to the aerospace industry, will invest $15.3 million to expand its global headquarters in Newport News.
09.09.2021
CAVA to Establish Production and Packaging Operation in Augusta County
CAVA, a Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, will invest over $30 million to establish a new processing and packaging operation in Augusta County.
09.09.2021
Digital Marketing Company to Relocate Headquarters to City of Danville
Kegerreis Digital Marketing, an integrated marketing and analytics company, will invest $1.7 million to relocate its headquarters from Pennsylvania to the City of Danville.
09.01.2021
Governor Northam Announces Nation’s First Official State-Led Supply Chain Optimization Program
Governor Ralph Northam announced the launch of the nation’s first official state-led Supply Chain Optimization Program.
08.27.2021
Maritime Support Services Company to Expand in the City of Chesapeake, Adding 166 New Jobs
Prism Maritime LLC, a full-service provider of maritime support services to the U.S. government, will invest $4 million to expand in the City of Chesapeake.
08.26.2021
Tyson Foods to Create More than 375 New Jobs in Danville-Pittsylvania County
Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies, will invest $300 million to establish a manufacturing facility in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
08.12.2021
The Patton Logistics Group to Expand in Pulaski County, Creating 63 New Jobs
The Patton Logistics Group will invest $11 million to expand its trucking, logistics, and warehousing operation in Pulaski County.
08.06.2021
Composite Manufacturer to Expand in Frederick County, Creating 84 New Jobs
Evolve Services, Inc., a producer of composite productions and reproductions, will expand its operation in Frederick County.
08.05.2021
Robotics Software Startup to Expand in Norfolk, Creating 37 New Jobs
SVT Robotics, a Norfolk-based software company that accelerates the deployment of industrial robotics, will expand its operation in the City of Norfolk.
07.30.2021
Eight Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets with Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program
Governor Ralph Northam announced that eight companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
07.19.2021
Specialty Snack Company to Expand in Henrico County, Creating 60 New Jobs
Red River Foods, Inc., a U.S. supplier of premium specialty snacks headquartered in Richmond, will establish a warehouse and processing facility for tree nuts, seeds, and dried fruits in Henrico County.
07.15.2021
SimpliSafe to Add Second Operation in Henrico County, Creating Over 250 New Jobs
SimpliSafe, a leading producer of self-installed home security systems, will expand operations in Henrico County. The company will establish a new customer security monitoring service center.
07.15.2021
Xaloy to Return to Virginia, Reopen Pulaski Manufacturing Facility
Xaloy, a leading manufacturer of plastic processing components for injection and extrusion machinery, will move its barrel manufacturing operation from Ohio back to Virginia and reopen its former facility in Pulaski County.
07.15.2021
Twelve Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 12 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
07.02.2021
MI Technical Solutions to Expand Facility in Chesapeake
MI Technical Solutions, Inc. (MITS), a small business government contractor providing information technology services for military vessels, will expand its facility in the City of Chesapeake.
07.02.2021
Governor Northam Announces $1.5 Million to Support Restoration of Brownfield Sites
Governor Ralph Northam announced that approximately $1.5 million in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund (VBAF) will be awarded to six localities.
06.30.2021
Nestlé Purina PetCare to invest $182 Million in King William County
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a leading manufacturer of pet care products, will invest $182 million to expand its manufacturing operation in King William County to support growing consumer demand.