Breaking ground, making headlines

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a City of Virginia Beach company, RMGS, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Hanover County company, Quality Transportation Services, Inc. (QTS), into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Roanoke County companies, Apptech Solutions, LLC; and Stickers Plus LTD, better known as Magnets USA, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Stafford County company, Dependable Global Solutions (DGS), into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that AvePoint, Inc., the established leader in enabling enterprise collaboration across platforms and devices, will invest $1.5 million to establish an operation in the City of Richmond, creating 100 new jobs.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today Arkay Packaging Corporation, one of the world’s premiere folding carton manufacturing companies, will invest $11 million to upgrade equipment and expand its operation in Botetourt County. The project will create 50 new jobs.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced that 10 Virginia healthcare companies will market their products and services at Arab Health 2016, the largest healthcare exhibition and conference in the Middle East, and the second largest in the world.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Printpack, one of the largest flexible packaging converters in the United States, will invest $25.7 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Newport News.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that San Francisco-based Shift Technologies (Shift) will invest $20 million to establish its first East Coast operation in Arlington County.

RICHMOND - Twelve companies from across the Commonwealth graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program, touting impressive results from their newly acquired tools to successfully export products and services overseas.

RICHMOND - Governor McAuliffe today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP).

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Starsprings, a privately-held spring and spring-unit manufacturer based in Sweden, will invest $3.7 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Henry County.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Kingspan Insulation, LLC, a subsidiary of Ireland-based Kingspan Group PLC, will invest $25 million to upgrade its manufacturing operation in Frederick County.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the launch of a new resource portal to help Virginia’s defense-related companies go global.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today the 50th anniversary of the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP).

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc., a full-service ship repair facility and home of America’s largest marine travel lift, will invest over $30 million to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk, creating 51 new jobs.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Camrett Logistics Inc., a full service third party logistics (3PL) company that serves Virginia and the surrounding region, will invest $2.125 million to expand its operation in Pulaski County. The project will create 38 new jobs.