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Published on February 18, 2022 - 14:01 GMT

AutoZone to Establish Major East Coast Distribution Center and Direct Import Facility in New Kent County, Creating 352 New Jobs

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), the nation’s leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and …

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Published on November 11, 2021 - 18:08 GMT

Leading Foodservice Distributor to Invest $80.2 Million in Hanover County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Performance Food Group Company, a leader in foodservice distribution, will invest $80.2 million to establish a regional sales and distribution center operation in Hanover County. The company will …

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Published on November 10, 2021 - 19:44 GMT

VEDP President and CEO Stephen Moret Named President and CEO of Strada Education Network

RICHMOND—The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced that Stephen Moret has been selected as president and CEO of Strada Education Network, a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to improving lives by forging pathways …

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Published on November 10, 2021 - 00:09 GMT

Steel Fabrication Company to Expand in Buchanan County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced that Skyline Fabricating Inc., a metal fabrication company specializing in structural steel construction, will invest more than $675,000 to expand its operations in Buchanan County. The company will construct a 25, …

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Published on November 9, 2021 - 20:50 GMT

Amazon to Establish An East Coast Hub for Supply Chain Operations in Virginia

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced Amazon will launch a new cross-dock fulfillment center in Stafford County. Amazon will establish a 630,000-square-foot facility on the Northern Virginia Gateway site to serve as one of the company’s East Coast hubs …

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Published on October 28, 2021 - 17:28 GMT

Major Apparel Company to Invest $10.2 Million in Henry County, Create 82 New Jobs

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, will invest $10.2 million to grow their operation in Henry County. The expansion will create 82 jobs. The company …

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Published on October 25, 2021 - 16:04 GMT

Siemens Gamesa Chooses Virginia to Establish First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Facility, Propelling Largest New Renewable ...

PORTSMOUTH—Governor Ralph Northam today announced an agreement for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to establish the first offshore wind turbine blade facility in the United States, propelling construction of the country’s largest new renewable energy …

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Published on October 19, 2021 - 22:15 GMT

IT Consulting Firm to Expand Headquarters in Fairfax County

RICHMOND—Governor Northam today announced that Intact Technology, a software consulting and managed services firm, will invest at least $700,000 to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project, …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 15:08 GMT

New Insurance Firm to Establish Headquarters in Henrico County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced Richmond National Group, Inc., a start-up specialty property and casualty insurance holding company, will invest at least $175,000 to establish its headquarters in Henrico County. It is expected to create …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:37 GMT

Rare Sugar Producer to Expand in Albemarle County, Creating 64 New Jobs

CHARLOTTESVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Bonumose, Inc. will partner with Hershey to research and develop reduced or zero sugar chocolate products. The company will invest $27.7 million to expand in Albemarle County. Bonumose will move …

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Published on October 7, 2021 - 20:06 GMT

Satellite Communications Company to Expand in Fairfax County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced SpaceLink is expanding in Fairfax County. The expansion will allow the company to develop and deploy a communications superhighway for the space economy. SpaceLink will create 41 new jobs in Virginia with …

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Published on October 4, 2021 - 20:16 GMT

Virginia’s Infrastructure Upgrades in Wythe County Attract Commitments for New Manufacturing Jobs and Investment

WYTHEVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that because the Commonwealth has committed $8.5 million to upgrade infrastructure at Progress Park in Wythe County, a major joint venture has committed to build a manufacturing operation that projects to …

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Published on September 30, 2021 - 16:03 GMT

Italian Cured Meats Producer to Establish First U.S. Operation in Virginia

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Italy-based Veronesi Holding S.p.A., a leading manufacturer and producer of cured meats, will establish its first U.S. production operation. This investment in Rockingham County will create more than 150 …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 21:08 GMT

German Manufacturer to Establish First U.S. Operation in Virginia

HENRY COUNTY—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that SCHOCK GmbH, the inventor of quartz composite sinks, will invest $85 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Henry County. Virginia successfully competed with Florida, Georgia …

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Published on September 23, 2021 - 17:58 GMT

Plastic Company to Expand in Rockingham County, Creating 92 New Jobs

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia Industrial Plastics, Inc., a plastic thermoforming and fabrication company, plans to invest more than $6.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County. This project will …

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Published on September 14, 2021 - 20:34 GMT

EarthLink to Create 285 New Jobs in Norton

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that EarthLink, a leading high-speed internet service provider, will invest $5.4 million to establish a major customer support center in Norton. The company is in the process of returning its customer service …

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Published on September 14, 2021 - 20:34 GMT

Service Center Metals to Invest $101.7 Million in Prince George County, Creating 94 New Jobs

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Service Center Metals, a manufacturer of aluminum extrusions, will invest more than $100 million to expand in Prince George County. The company will construct two new facilities, an aluminum extrusion …

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Published on September 14, 2021 - 14:24 GMT

Aerospace Company to Expand in Newport News, Create 211 New Jobs

NEWPORT NEWS—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Aery Aviation, LLC, a full-service commercial and government services provider to the aerospace industry, will invest $15.3 million to expand its global headquarters in Newport News. The company will …

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Published on September 9, 2021 - 21:05 GMT

CAVA to Establish Production and Packaging Operation in Augusta County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CAVA, a Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, will invest over $30 million to establish a new processing and packaging operation in Augusta County. The company will construct …

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Published on September 9, 2021 - 14:59 GMT

Digital Marketing Company to Relocate Headquarters to City of Danville

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced that Kegerreis Digital Marketing, an integrated marketing and analytics company, will invest $1.7 million to relocate its headquarters from Pennsylvania to the City of Danville. Virginia successfully competed with …

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