Breaking ground, making headlines

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Buchanan County company, Paul’s Fan 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 a Loudoun County company, PAE ISR LLC, 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 a Giles County company, NanoSonic, Inc., 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 Port City Brewing Company (North Lock LLC), located in the City of Alexandria, 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 an Arlington County company, Advanced Concepts and Technologies International, LLC (ACT-I), 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 an Albemarle County company, Greenberry’s Franchising Corporation, 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 an Alleghany County company, Balchem Corporation, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Trade partners provide resources to Virginia companies to support international business RICHMOND - The International Trade Division of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced a partnership with 24 private sector providers that will offer services to Virginia companies.

Company to invest nearly $400 million to expand heavy-duty truck manufacturing operation DUBLIN—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Volvo Group will invest nearly $400 million to expand its Volvo Trucks North America New River Valley (NRV) assembly operation in Pulaski County.

Metalsa Structural Products, Inc.

Castle Hill Gaming to invest $1.3 million to expand corporate headquarters CHARLOTTESVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Castle Hill Gaming, a software developer of quality gaming solutions to clients across the United States, will invest $1.3 million to expand its corporate headquarters in Albemarle County.

Litehouse, Inc.

Ozmo to expand software development operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Ozmo, a technology company that builds software products for mobile operations and their customers, will invest over $200,000 to expand its existing operation in Montgomery County.

Virginia Economic Development Partnership named the most competitive state-level economic development group in the United States RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today celebrated Virginia’s rise to first-in-the-nation in Site Selection magazine’s annual Prosperity Cup ranking, “which is awarded to the most competitive state-level economic development group” in the United States.

Credit startup Petal to establish new service and operations center RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Petal, a new kind of credit card company built to help people financially succeed, will make an investment of over $300,000 to establish a new service and operations center in Chesterfield County.

Major expansion by The Hershey Company to create 65 new jobs STUARTS DRAFT—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Hershey Company, the leading North American chocolate producer and a global snacks company, will invest $104 million to grow its major manufacturing operation in Augusta County.

Merck & Co., Inc.

Flow Alkaline Spring Water to invest $15.5 million to establish first U.S. manufacturing facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Flow Alkaline Spring Water, an Ontario-based provider of naturally alkaline spring water, will invest $15.5 million to establish its first U.S.