RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that All Traffic Solutions (ATS), the leader in cloud-based traffic management solutions for law enforcement, transportation and smart cities, has invested more than $100,000 to establish its corporate headquarters operation in Fairfax County. The more than 4,300-square-foot new facility is located at Worldgate Centre in the Town of Herndon. The company plans to add 25 employees in 2017 and create up to 86 new jobs total over the next three years.

RICHMOND - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Centrivity, a start-up technology company, will locate its operations in Herndon, Virginia. Through an initial commitment of approximately $3 million from its founders, Centrivity will initially employ 45 people. Within three years of operation, it is expected that employment will grow to more than 300 employees. Centrivity is associated with a portfolio of companies, including Digicon Corporation, which is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Amy Liu is vice president and director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and speaks about the future of economic development.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the economic results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, which ended June 30. In 1995, the Virginia General Assembly created the VEDP to better serve those seeking a prime business location and increased trade opportunities, and, therefore, to foster increased expansion of the Commonwealth's economy.

VEDP-assisted projects generate a steady revenue source for the Commonwealth, increasing its ability to fund the important needs for Virginia’s citizens.

Industrial IoT solutions leader will invest in significant new job creation and office space expansion

Lynchburg is Framatome’s North American headquarters and home to Framatome’s Operational Center of Excellence for Nuclear Products & Services in North America.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that GSI Commerce, a leading provider of ecommerce and interactive marketing solutions, will invest approximately $1.5 million to expand in Henry County. The leased fulfillment facility will create more than 60 new jobs.

The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work study program visits high schools to persuade today’s teenagers that they should seek a career in manufacturing.  

With state support, Virginia's rural growers navigate overseas demands.