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Stay up to date on the latest announcements, milestones, and economic development news from across Virginia. Explore press releases highlighting the partnerships, investments, and stories driving growth throughout the Commonwealth

03.04.2019

Governor Northam Announces 600 New Jobs in Chesterfield County

The Results Companies to invest $1.5 million to expand client engagement operations RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Results Companies, a leading provider of business processing outsourcing services, will invest $1.5 million to expand its client engagement operations in Chesterfield County.
02.27.2019

Governor Northam Announces $1.4 Million in Grants to Support Restoration of Brownfield Sites

Eight Virginia communities to receive site remediation funding from Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced approximately $1.4 million in Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund (VBAF) Site Remediation Grants for eight localities in the Commonwealth, including Amherst, Pittsylvania, and Russell Counties; the Cities of Charlottesville and Staunton; and the Towns of Bedford, Big Stone Gap, and Vinton.
02.20.2019

Governor Northam Announces Global Biotechnology Company to Locate in City of Richmond

HalioDx to expand North American operations, establish facility in VA Bio+Tech Park RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that HalioDx, an immuno-oncology company pioneering the immunological diagnosis of cancers, has invested more than $1 million to establish a CLIA laboratory in the VA Bio+Tech Park in the City of Richmond.
01.28.2019

Governor Northam Announces 33 New Jobs in City of Chesapeake

Cloverleaf Cold Storage to invest $21 million to expand refrigerated warehouse facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Cloverleaf Cold Storage, a leading cold storage warehousing and food logistics company, will invest $21 million to add over 100,000 square feet to its facility in the City of Chesapeake.
01.24.2019

Governor Northam Announces 250 New Jobs in Frederick County

CareerBuilder investing $2.5 million to establish 20,000-square-foot call center and research facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CareerBuilder, the leading provider of Hello To Hire™ HR technology solutions to global employers and candidates, will invest $2.5 million to establish a 20,000-square-foot call center and research facility in Frederick County, creating 250 new jobs.
01.22.2019

Governor Northam Announces 35 New Jobs in Smyth County

Smyth County Machine, LLC to invest $2.1 million to expand manufacturing operation ATKINS—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Smyth County Machine, LLC, a full-service machining and fabrication facility, will invest $2.1 million to add equipment and expand its product line in Smyth County.
01.17.2019

Bedford County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Bedford County company, Sentry Equipment Erectors, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.17.2019

City of Richmond Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a City of Richmond company, Diamond Healthcare Corporation, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.17.2019

Two Albemarle County Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Albemarle County companies, Biomic Sciences, LLC and ExploreLearning, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.17.2019

Augusta County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of an Augusta County company, AccuTec Blades, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
12.21.2018

Governor Northam Announces $75.7 Million Investment in Southampton County

Enviva Partners, LP to expand wood pellet production facility, increase usage of Virginia forest products RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Enviva Partners, LP, a global energy company specializing in sustainable wood biomass, will invest at least $75.7 million to expand its operation in Southampton, Virginia.