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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.
Eli Lilly’s Goochland $5B plant to benefit region and beyond
Eli Lilly is investing $5 billion in a Goochland pharmaceutical plant to create 650 jobs and produce advanced therapies, strengthening Virginia’s pharma sector.
$3B Merck expansion makes big impact in Shenandoah Valley
Merck is investing $3 billion to build a small-molecule manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia, creating 500 permanent jobs and boosting local economy.
Youngkin’s term as governor marked by economic wins, political division
Gov. Glenn Youngkin leaves office after four divisive years marked by economic wins, veto power and political losses as Virginia turns to Abigail Spanberger.
AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck commit $120M to Virginia pharma training
AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Merck committed $120 million to develop an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing training center in Central Virginia.
Eli Lilly to invest $5B in Goochland plant, creating 650 jobs
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. plans to invest $5 billion in a manufacturing facility in Goochland County expected to create 650 permanent 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.
Pharma company to invest $54.2M in Richmond R&D facility
Pharmaceutical company Haleon will invest $54.2 million to upgrade its research and development facility in Richmond and launch an internship program in partnership with state government and Virginia Commonwealth University, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. The physical upgrades at the facility, located at 1211 Sherwood Ave., will allow United Kingdom-based Haleon to accommodate new technolog[...]
Va. to receive $107.4M in updated opioids settlement
Virginia stands to receive up to $107.4 million in a multistate settlement proposed by OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Thursday. The defendants in the federal case have offered to pay $7.4 billion to 14 states to settle claims that under the leadership of the […]
Food City to pay $8.4M to settle opioids-related allegations
Abingdon-based K-VA-T Food Stores, operator of the Food City supermarket chain, has agreed to pay more than $8.4 million to the federal government to settle allegations under the False Claims Act (FCA) related to dispensing opioids and other controlled substances. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores Monday, In a statement, […]
Pharma company invests $1.5M on Prince William expansion
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Granules Consumer Health, a subsidiary of Granules India, will invest $1.5 million into expanding its operations in Prince William County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. The company plans to install new manufacturing lines at its existing Manassas facility, with an aim of creating nearly 100 new jobs. “Granules’ decision to expand their operations [&h[...]
