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GRIMM to invest $435,000 and create 23 new high-tech jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that GRIMM, a cybersecurity engineering and consulting firm, will invest $435,000 to expand and establish a corporate headquarters operation in Stafford County, creating 23 new jobs.

Custom Truck One Source to invest $2.6 million in expansion, creating 61 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Custom Truck One Source, a manufacturer and distributor of specialized trucks and heavy equipment, will invest $2.6 million to expand its existing manufacturing operation in Bedford County.

ePac Flexible Packaging to invest $6.5 million in new facility, create 35 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that ePac Flexible Packaging, a provider of digitally printed flexible packaging, will invest $6.5 million to establish a new, high-tech manufacturing facility in Henrico County.

Operation will incorporate olive oil bottling, blending, and packaging for domestic and international distribution, creating 29 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Acesur, an international olive oil manufacturer, will invest $11 million to establish its first U.S.

Mack to invest $13 million to establish new operation, create 250 manufacturing jobs SALEM—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mack Trucks will invest $13 million to establish a manufacturing operation in Roanoke County, creating 250 new jobs.

Blue Ridge Designs, LLC to invest $2.28 million to grow manufacturing operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Blue Ridge Designs, LLC, a fast-growing manufacturer of screen printed apparel, will invest $2.28 million to expand its screen printing operation in Carroll County.

Expel, Inc. will invest $1.4 million to expand footprint RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Expel, Inc., a Virginia-based managed security provider, will invest $1.4 million to expand its operation in the Town of Herndon in Fairfax County.

GMAX Industries will invest $10.5 million in new operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer and sourcing agent of medical disposable products for the healthcare industry, will invest $10.5 million to establish a manufacturing and distribution operation in Pretlow Industrial Park in the City of Franklin.

Macedon Technologies investing $1.65 million to expand corporate headquarters, creating 147 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Macedon Technologies, an IT services company that uses the Appian software development platform, will invest $1.65 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Reston in Fairfax County.

Traditional Medicinals will invest $29.7 million to establish East Coast herbal tea manufacturing and processing facility ROCKY MOUNT—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Traditional Medicinals, the leading seller of wellness tea in the United States, will invest $29.7 million to establish an East Coast herbal tea manufacturing and processing operation in the Summit View Business Park in Franklin County.

The Patton Logistics Group will invest $12 million to establish new warehousing, logistics, and freight services hub RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Patton Logistics Group will invest $12 million to establish a new logistics and warehousing operation in the New River Valley Commerce Park in Pulaski County.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of P1 Technologies Inc., a Roanoke County company, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of Coal Fillers Inc., a Tazewell County company, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of Aeroprobe Corporation, a Montgomery County company, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Loudoun County companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program: C&A Scientific Company, Inc.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of three Fairfax County companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program: Advanced Simulation Technology, inc.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of Shockoe.com LLC, a City of Richmond company, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of Blue Triangle, a Hanover County company, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.