Amazon is building its fourth Virginia robotics fulfillment center, RIC6, in Goochland County, creating more than 1,000 jobs.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Smyth County companies, Longwall Associates, Inc., and Reline America, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growing their export sales.

Iridium Communications, a global satellite communications company, will invest over $13 million to support their growing workforce and business in Fairfax County.

Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, a Richmond-based, handcrafted, small batch ice cream company, is investing $5.8 million to expand, creating 166 new jobs in the City of Richmond.

Technomics, Inc., a firm specializing in data- and analytics-driven decision support services, will invest $5.3 million to expand operations in Arlington, creating 248 new jobs.

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company, a manufacturer of highly engineered steel and aluminum enclosures for the power generation industry, will invest $45.8 million to expand in Virginia Beach and create 350 new jobs.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Medallia will invest $2 million to expand operations within current office space in Tyson's Tower, creating 100 new jobs.