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.

The global shipping giant has remained and grown in Virginia thanks to critical infrastructure, strategic location, and other assets.

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

America’s largest military shipbuilding company doubles down on its investment in Hampton Roads’ infrastructure, training, and talent.

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.

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.

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

STIHL Inc., which opened its first facility in Virginia Beach in 1974, has completed multiple Virginia expansions and found enduring strategic value.

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

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

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.

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