Virginia's success stories

LEGO is building its first and only U.S. manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County: an ambitious, carbon-neutral project slated to open in 2027.

The Eastern Shore welcomed industry leader Rocket Lab USA in 2019, building on the region’s legacy as an innovative aerospace hub.

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.

While searching for a new data center site in 2017, Meta quickly identified Virginia as the high-tech hub the company had been looking for.

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.

The Eastern Shore tile manufacturer has grown into a global brand thanks to access to The Port of Virginia and a robust local workforce.

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

German grocer Lidl expanded to the United States in 2015 with a headquarters in Arlington County and a distribution center in Spotsylvania County.

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.

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