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Preparation, pandemic helped Virginia land Big Pharma deals
Virginia attracted $12 billion in pharmaceutical manufacturing investments in 2025, leveraging site readiness, workforce training, and strong infrastructure.
Giant economic development deals took spotlight in 2025
Virginia's 2025 saw major data center and pharmaceutical investments driving growth despite federal workforce declines and budget challenges.
2025: The year of living disruptively
Looking back on 2025, the best symbol of the past year’s upheaval might be the White House, if not its most famous occupant. Since moving back into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in January, our real estate mogul president has launched into a series of home renovations worthy of its own HGTV series. The most prominent changes […]
FOR THE RECORD December 2025
Central Virginia Pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly & Co. and Merck & Co. have committed a cumulative $120 million to develop a workforce training center for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing in Central Virginia. The companies, each of which plans to build major manufacturing facilities in Virginia; the state government, including Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp.; and [...]
AstraZeneca to invest $4.5B in Albemarle manufacturing plants
AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County and create 600 direct jobs.
AstraZeneca to locate pharma plant in Albemarle
AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly & Co. are planning to locate major manufacturing facilities in Albemarle and Goochland counties.
AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia
AstraZeneca plans to construct a multi-billion dollar manufacturing center focused on chronic diseases in Virginia within the next five years.
