The Board of Directors of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced that it has unanimously selected Jason El Koubi as VEDP President and CEO following a three-month nationwide search.

Perdue AgriBusiness, a leading U.S. agriculture products and services company, will invest $59.1 million to expand its operation in the City of Chesapeake. The company will modernize facilities and increase production.

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., a provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance services, will establish the U.S. headquarters of its wholly owned subsidiary Hamilton Select Insurance Inc. in Henrico County.

Certified Origins, an Italy-based company focused on providing fresh and authentic extra virgin olive oil, will invest $25 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in Newport News to meet increased demand.

DanoneWave to expand plant-based beverage manufacturing operation, create up to 49 new jobs 

Embody, Inc., a Norfolk-based medical device company developing novel collagen-based technologies for soft tissue repair, will expand its HQ at Innovation Research Park at Old Dominion University in the City of Norfolk.

Bode Technology, a Fairfax-based leading provider of forensic services, will expand its DNA testing services lab in Fairfax County to support increased customer demand.

Kingspan Insulation LLC, a division of the Kingspan Group, the global leader in advanced insulation and innovative building solutions, will invest $27 million to expand its operation in Frederick County.