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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.
NoVa data center development moves down I-95
Stafford County is experiencing rapid data center growth with three major projects underway and 18 in the pipeline, driven by developers like Vantage Data Centers.
VFP moves forward on $30M expansion in Scott County
VFP is investing $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, adding new buildings and jobs to support growing data center and utility infrastructure needs.
Northern Virginia focuses on strengths amid federal cuts
Northern Virginia's economy adapts to federal job cuts in 2025 by expanding defense tech, aerospace, AI, and data centers across Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.
Manufacturing-heavy Southwest Virginia captures new industries
Southwest Virginia sees major investments in manufacturing, indoor agriculture, and energy projects, boosting jobs and regional economic development in 2025.
Google data center campus spawns excitement, concern
Google will invest $3 billion to build a data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and prompting water infrastructure studies.
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.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: DAVID LEVY
VICE PRESIDENT, WORLDWIDE PUBLIC SECTOR AMAZON WEB SERVICES ARLINGTON COUNTY
Emerald AI raises $22.7M, new SEC filing reports
Emerald AI has raised about $22.7 million in new funding, according to a Feb. 20 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Virginia data center tax reform passes House as other sales tax bills stall
The bill requires data centers to use noncarbon emitting generators and backup sources to qualify for existing sales and use tax exemptions.
Dominion prepares for 70,000 MW in data center demand
Data center power requests in Virginia now total 70,000 MW — triple Dominion Energy’s peak load, according to a new SCC filing.
