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Virginia 500 spotlight May 2026 | JESUS IBAÑEZ
Lego Group has hired over 500 workers for its $1 billion manufacturing campus in Chesterfield County, aiming for 900 by year’s end ahead of a 2027 opening.
Chesterfield economic development director to retire in January
Chesterfield economic development leader Garrett Hart will retire after helping secure more than $12 billion in investment.
Oliver to close Chesterfield County plant, lay off 72 employees
New York-based package manufacturing company Oliver plans to shut down its North Chesterfield plant this summer, laying off 72 employees.
Bon Secours plans to appeal VDH approval of rival Chesterfield hospitals
Bon Secours has filed appeals challenging state approvals for hospital projects from competitors VCU Health and HCA Healthcare.
Richmond Region Tourism names inaugural chief growth officer
Richmond Region Tourism has named Jerrine Lee its first chief growth officer, as it rolls out a new plan to boost tourism.
In DuPont Aramids unit sale, 975 jobs in Chesterfield shift employers
DuPont completed the $1.8 billion sale of its Aramids business to Arclin, transferring about 1,000 jobs at the Chesterfield Spruance facility.
Lego to double Chesterfield workforce to 900 by end of year
The Lego Group expects its workforce at the $1 billion Chesterfield facility under construction to grow to about 900 by the end of the year.
State approves three Chesterfield hospital projects, totaling $672M
Virginia State Health Commissioner Cameron Webb last week signed off on three Chesterfield County hospital projects totaling $672 million.
Data centers, manufacturing drive growth in Central Virginia
Central Virginia's 2025 growth driven by major data center projects and manufacturing investments, including Google, AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly expansions.
Dominion $1.47B gas plant proposal back on track in Chesterfield
Virginia SCC again approves Dominion’s $1.47B Chesterfield gas plant as DEQ air permit faces appeal from environmental groups.
San Diego firm acquires Chesterfield-based W.O. Grubb
Halo Partners announced Wednesday that it has acquired Chesterfield County-based rigging company W.O. Grubb Crane Rental.
Solstice Advanced Materials to invest $220M in Chesterfield expansion
Solstice Advanced Materials plans to invest $220 million to expand production at its manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County.
