Virginia has been named Business Facilities’ 2024 State of the Year, marking the third time the Commonwealth has received this top honor from the magazine.

Drake Goolsby is chief commercialization officer at Luna Labs, a Charlottesville-based company that helps develop advanced technologies in biotech, advanced materials, and engineered systems for government, military, and industrial clients. VEDP Vice President of Manufacturing Sneha Atwal spoke with Goolsby about Luna Labs’ research activities.

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Virginia Manufacturers Association President and CEO Brett Vassey about the group's work supporting manufacturing operations and the key skills and sites the industry needs for a successful future. 

Cambridge Pavers, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality pavers, slabs, and wall systems, will invest $47.35 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County, creating 55 new jobs.

T.R.U. Ball/AXCEL Archery uses VEDP trade programs to reach Olympians from its Amherst County home.

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom formalized a trilateral security partnership poised to grow demand for Virginia-built submarines.