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07.09.2026
CMA CGM Group Recommits to Virginia
The global shipping giant has remained and grown in Virginia thanks to critical infrastructure, strategic location, and other assets.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Builds in Virginia
America’s largest military shipbuilding company doubles down on its investment in Hampton Roads’ infrastructure, training, and talent.
07.09.2026
A Search for Talent Leads England Furniture to Virginia
Lee County’s workforce, strategic location, and higher ed partnerships convinced England Furniture that Virginia was the ideal home for its expansion.
07.09.2026
JM Conveyors Finds Room to Grow in Southwest Virginia
As JM Conveyors sought to expand in 2017, the company discovered the answer to all its needs resided in Virginia’s Russell County.
07.09.2026
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Shares Coffee with the World from Virginia
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.
07.09.2026
The Hershey Company Produces Sweet Success in Virginia
Hershey Chocolate of Virginia has operated its Stuarts Draft facility since 1980, primarily producing Hershey’s peanut-based products.
07.09.2026
Strong as STIHL in Virginia Since 1974
STIHL Inc., which opened its first facility in Virginia Beach in 1974, has completed multiple Virginia expansions and found enduring strategic value.
07.09.2026
Lidl Launches U.S. Expansion in Virginia
German grocer Lidl expanded to the United States in 2015 with a headquarters in Arlington County and a distribution center in Spotsylvania County.
07.09.2026
Ferguson Seeks State-of-the-Art Corporate Headquarters Site
Ferguson, the country’s leading distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies, expanded its Newport News footprint with its new HQ.
07.09.2026
ADP’s Search for a Central Service Center
The leading global technology company continues to find success, growth, and top-tier talent after choosing Norfolk for its service center in 2016.
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