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Central Virginia Manufacturing to expand metal fabrication operation RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Central Virginia Manufacturing (CVM), a sheet metal fabricator, will invest $300,000 to expand its operation in Bedford County. The project will create nine new jobs.

MI Technical Solutions, Inc. to expand IT support RICHMOND – Today Governor Ralph Northam announced that MI Technical Solutions, Inc.

Appian to invest $28.4 million to expand headquarters, also retaining 600 existing jobs RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Appian (Nasdaq: APPN), a leading low-code and business process management platform provider, will invest $28.4 million to expand its headquarters operation in Fairfax County.

Company to invest $5 million and create 150 new jobs ARLINGTON COUNTY – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Gerber Products Company, a leader in early childhood nutrition and subsidiary of Nestlé S.A., will invest $5 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to the new U.S.

UDig invests $1.6 million to expand IT headquarters operation RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that UDig, a consulting firm that develops technology business solutions, has invested $1.6 million to expand its IT headquarters operation in Henrico County.

Multi-million dollar investment in manufacturing operation retains local jobs RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mohawk Industries, the leading global manufacturer of residential and commercial flooring products, will purchase new equipment and expand its manufacturing operation in Carroll County.

Major international player in the nuclear energy market moves from North Carolina to Virginia LYNCHBURG – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Framatome, a designer and supplier of nuclear steam supply system and nuclear equipment, services, and fuel for high levels of safety and performance, will relocate its North American corporate headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, to the City of Lynchburg.

Tessy Plastics to invest $9.2 million to expand plastics manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Tessy Plastics, a premier molder of custom injection molded plastic components, will invest $9.2 million to expand its manufacturing operation to accommodate a new product line in the City of Lynchburg.

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KMR Aviation Services Inc. to invest $1 million to expand operation RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that KMR Aviation Services Inc., an aviation management company, will invest $1 million to expand its operation in Bedford County.

MicroStrategy Incorporated plans to add jobs and invest $6 million in capital improvements following headquarters lease renewal FAIRFAX COUNTY - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software, has renewed its headquarters lease at 1850 Towers Crescent Plaza in Fairfax County and plans to invest $6 million in capital improvements.

England Furniture to establish manufacturing operation LEE COUNTY - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that England Furniture, a manufacturer of quality upholstered furniture, will establish a manufacturing operation in Lee County at the 32,000-square-foot Lee County Industrial Building.

Panaceutics to invest $5.8 million to establish pharmaceutical manufacturing operation PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Panaceutics, a manufacturer of personalized medicine and nutrition solutions, will invest $5.8 million to establish a research and development and high-tech manufacturing facility in the Ringgold East Industrial Park in Pittsylvania County.

Innovairre Communications, LLC to expand operations; create at least 12 new jobs RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Innovairre Communications, LLC, a global manufacturer of direct mail fundraising campaign materials for the nonprofit community, will invest $4.85 million to add state-of-the-art digital printing equipment and expand its operation in Bedford County.

Eastern Panel Manufacturing to expand manufacturing operation creating 15 new jobs RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Eastern Panel Manufacturing, Inc. (EPM), a custom plywood manufacturer, will invest $1 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County.

Cogar Manufacturing to invest $2.5 million to relocate and expand manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Cogar Manufacturing, a manufacturer of material handling equipment primarily for the natural resource industries, will invest $2.5 million to relocate its manufacturing operation from Beckley, West Virginia, to the former Caterpillar facility in Giles County.

Company to retrain 63 employees through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Becker Global-America, a designer and manufacturer of custom electrical equipment for mining, industrial military, and export markets, will invest $150,000 to purchase new equipment and diversify its manufacturing operation in Washington County.

Lighthouse Instruments to create 10 new jobs, expand medical manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Lighthouse Instruments, a world leader in laser test and measurement systems for pharmaceutical process monitoring, will invest $4.8 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Albemarle County.