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 Bedford County company, Blue Ridge Optics, 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 City of Galax company, Boss Lumber (Mediterranean 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 a City of Chesapeake company, DESMI 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 two Fairfax County companies, Harris Healthcare and Trident Systems Incorporated, 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 City of Norfolk company, Instant Systems, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Company to retrain 130 employees with support from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Electric Motor & Contracting (EMC) will invest $3 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Chesapeake.

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America to create 26 new jobs, expand manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) will invest $10 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Chesapeake.

Amthor International to invest $7.1 million to expand manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Amthor International, the largest tanker truck manufacturer in North America, will invest $7.1 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County.

Service Center Metals to invest $45.2 million to expand manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Service Center Metals (SCM), a manufacturer of aluminum extrusions, will invest $45.2 million to expand manufacturing capabilities at its headquarters operation in the SouthPoint Business Park in Prince George County.

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Interstate Group LLC to invest $4.1 million to establish East Coast manufacturing and distribution operation GLEN LYN - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Interstate Group LLC, an industry leader in the manufacturing and sale of enclosed cargo trailers, will invest $4.1 million to establish a 100,000-square-foot East Coast manufacturing and distribution operation in the former GE Fairchild Mining Equipment plant in Giles County.

Atlantic Credit and Finance, a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, to invest $4 million for expansion RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Atlantic Credit and Finance, (ACF), a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, and a leading servicer of unsecured, consumer-distressed assets, will invest $4 million to expand its operations in the City of Roanoke.

Instant Systems to invest more than $900,000 to expand biotechnology packaging operation, retrain employees on new equipment RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Instant Systems, a manufacturer of custom, medical-grade bags for processing, storage, and transport of biological materials, will invest over $900,000 to expand in the City of Norfolk.

Defense Technology Equipment to invest $866,500, expand aerospace operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Defense Technology Equipment, Inc.

American Merchant, Inc. to invest $19.9 million to establish first U.S.

Global Technical Systems to invest $54.7 million to build 500,000-square-foot green energy facility VIRGINIA BEACH - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Global Technical Systems (GTS), a premier provider of advanced engineering solutions for defense, homeland security, and related U.S.

Plan details strategies to position the Commonwealth and Central Virginia for faster growth RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) announced today that it has completed a five-year (FY19-FY23) Strategic Plan for Economic Development of the Commonwealth, as required by the Code of Virginia as part of VEDP reforms enacted by state leaders earlier this year.

idX Corporation to expand Virginia manufacturing operation, invest $2.68 million FREDERICKSBURG - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that idX Corporation, the preeminent supplier of global solutions for retail environments, will invest $2.68 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Spotsylvania County.