Virginia's success stories

The globally recognized hospitality brand has called Virginia home since 2009, and has continued to invest, grow, and thrive in Northern Virginia.

A leader in purpose-driven brands, Danone built a modern facility that honors the area’s agricultural history while looking to the future.

Civica Rx opened its first in-house manufacturing facility in Petersburg as part of an effort to bolster the domestic supply of essential medicines.

Sabra has embarked on multiple expansions and has found increasing success at its one-of-a-kind location in Chesterfield County.

The global pharmaceutical giant has called Virginia home for eight decades, still growing, thriving, and innovating in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

Italy-based coffee company found new markets and increased its exports with help from VEDP’s International Trade services while relying on The Port of Virginia.

In 2025, Haleon undertook a $54.2 million upgrade to its research & development facility in the City of Richmond. Haleon is a leading global consumer health company, with a portfolio representing an array of trusted, recognized, and doctor-recommended brands.

Hershey Chocolate of Virginia has operated its Stuarts Draft facility since 1980, primarily producing Hershey’s peanut-based products.

With a growing customer base, NFCU identified its facility in Frederick County as the ideal location to expand both its workforce and its footprint.

Ferguson, the country’s leading distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies, expanded its Newport News footprint with its new HQ.

CoStar has maintained a significant presence in the Commonwealth since 2016, having invested nearly $490 million in the intervening years.

Nightingale Ice Cream expanded from a restaurant kitchen to nationwide distribution while growing within the thriving Richmond food scene and Virginia processing ecosystem.

The leading global technology company continues to find success, growth, and top-tier talent after choosing Norfolk for its service center in 2016.

Nestlé USA moved its headquarters from California to Virginia in 2017, drawn by Virginia’s workforce and connectivity.

Nestlé USA moved its headquarters from California to Virginia in 2017, drawn by Virginia’s workforce and connectivity.