EPL America, LLC, a global specialty packaging manufacturer, will invest $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville, creating 24 new jobs.

How foreign direct investment helps the U.S. economy and creates jobs

Tucker Door & Trim, a distributor and manufacturer of doors, windows, and specialty millwork to the construction industry, will invest $10 million to establish a new manufacturing and assembly operation in Henrico County.

When Dutch secondary packaging solutions provider BluePrint Automation decided to open a U.S. location in 1987, the company chose a site in Chesterfield County near Richmond, due in part to the regional talent market and multiple nearby ports that could facilitate importing. 

STIHL's apprenticeship program helps create a skilled manufacturing workforce. 

Dennis Meseroll from Tractus Asia Limited spoke with Jason El-Koubi about reshoring, nearshoring, and other trends he’s seeing with Asian companies and markets.

Virginia leaders advise foreign companies to plan for lengthy visa application timelines.

Global companies cite Washington Dulles International Airport and the Port of Virginia as key factors in success.