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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 Virginia Beach company, GovSolutions, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (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 Arlington County companies, Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

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.

Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of Atomized Products Group of Chesapeake, Inc. into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (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.

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.

Nine Virginia companies recognized for completing two-year international business acceleration program RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that nine companies from across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Anord Mardix (USA), Inc.

Microsoft investment and expansion will create more than 100 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Microsoft Corporation, one of the largest and most influential companies in the world, will inject significant capital investment to expand its enterprise data center in Mecklenburg 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.

Company to increase production at manufacturing facility, create 25 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that McAirlaid’s, Inc., the U.S.

YakAttack, LLC to expand manufacturing facility FARMVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that YakAttack, LLC, a leading manufacturer of kayak fishing gear and rigging, will relocate and expand its production facility in Prince Edward County.

Company to create more than 90 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented IdentityTM for an increasingly digital world, will relocate its North American Identity & Security headquarters from Billerica, Massachusetts to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. to invest $9.6 million to construct new corporate headquarters RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Standard Calibrations, Inc.

Essel Propack to invest $31.2 million to expand manufacturing facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Essel Propack, a global specialty packaging company serving the consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors, will invest $31.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville.

1901 Group to invest $4 million to expand Enterprise IT Operations Center and corporate footprint RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that 1901 Group, a trusted provider of IT services for the public and private sectors, will invest $4 million to expand its Enterprise IT Operations Center headquartered in Montgomery County and its corporate offices in Fairfax County.

Unprecedented state, local, and regional partnership lands project to result in at least 25,000 high-paying jobs ARLINGTON—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Amazon, Inc.

Premier Tech to invest $1.89 million to expand production facility KING AND QUEEN COUNTY—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Premier Tech, a global leader in the horticulture and agriculture sector, will invest $1.89 million to expand its peat moss and pine bark mixing and distribution facility in King and Queen County.