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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

04.11.2019

Governor Northam Announces 48 New Jobs in Russell County

Polycap LLC to invest $7.7 million to establish first U.S. manufacturing facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Polycap LLC, a Toronto-based manufacturer of specialty caps and closures for a number of vertical markets, will invest $7.7 million to establish its first U.S.
04.05.2019

Governor Northam Announces $60 Million Investment in the City of Portsmouth

Preferred Freezer Services to establish new cold storage warehouse, creating 60 new jobs PORTSMOUTH—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Preferred Freezer Services, one of the largest public refrigerated warehousing companies in the world, will invest $60 million to construct a 200,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in the City of Portsmouth.
04.02.2019

Governor Northam Announces Hundreds of New Jobs in Arlington County

iTG to invest $5.1 million to expand headquarters operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Incentive Technology Group (iTG), LLC, a fast-growing information technology and management consulting firm, will invest $5.1 million to relocate and expand its headquarters in Arlington County.
04.01.2019

Governor Northam Announces 26 New Jobs in Chesterfield County

G.D USA, Inc. to invest $3.73 million to expand manufacturing facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that G.D USA, Inc., a member of the Coesia Group, will invest $3.73 million to increase capacity and enhance technology at its G.D USA facility in Chesterfield County.
03.27.2019

Governor Northam Announces 120 New Jobs in Fairfax County

Zantech IT Services, Inc. to expand corporate offices RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Zantech IT Services, Inc., a provider of leading-edge technology solutions to federal government and industry, will invest $317,853 to expand its corporate offices in Fairfax County.
03.20.2019

Governor Northam Announces Clarke Precision Machine to Expand in Wythe County

Company to invest $750,000, create 12 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Clarke Precision Machine, Inc., a full-service manufacturer of precision metal and non-metal tooling, will invest $750,000 to purchase new machinery and expand its manufacturing facility in Wythe County.
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.