Virginia's success stories

Global manufacturer brings good-paying jobs, millions in investments, and ongoing growth to Virginia’s New River Valley.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

AstraZeneca made its largest investment to date to build its $4.5 billion facilities in Albemarle County.

Investment and Innovation: Multi-Billion Dollar Eli Lilly Facility Finds Home in Virginia