New Virginia Beach economic development chief resigns suddenly
Virginia Beach’s new economic development director, Christian Green, resigned Wednesday after serving less than four months in the post.
Technomics to add 248 jobs in Arlington expansion
Technomics will expand its Arlington County operations, adding 25,200 square feet of office space and creating 248 jobs.
Amazon planning $10B investment for North Carolina data center and AI campus
Amazon will invest $10B in a North Carolina AI and cloud campus, creating 500 jobs and boosting infrastructure in Richmond County, a rural textile region.
GO Virginia grant boosts biotech in Roanoke, New River Valley
A $4.9M GO Virginia grant funds biotech innovation in the Roanoke and New River valleys, aiming to create 1,315 jobs and $40.8M in impact.
Nightingale ice cream expansion to add 166 jobs
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches is investing $5.8 million to move to a new facility in Richmond and expects to create 166 jobs.
MSI opens $61.6M Suffolk distribution center
MSI, a California-based flooring, countertops, and tile supplier, opened its $61.6 million East Coast distribution facility in Suffolk.
Danville’s River District Association CEO resigns
Diana Schwartz is resigning as CEO of Danville’s River District Association, effective June 5.
QualiChem to invest $9M in Salem expansion
Salem-based metalworking fluids manufacturer QualiChem will invest $9 million to expand its operations with a new 48,550 square-foot facility and will create 12 jobs, according to a May 13 announcement.
Amazon fulfillment center in Goochland to create 1,000+ jobs
Gov. Glenn Youngkin participated Wednesday in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Amazon.com's 3.1 million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center in Goochland County, which is expected to create more than 1,000 full-time and part-time jobs.
Virginia launches accelerator for $250M+ economic development projects
Virginia’s Made in Virginia Accelerator program announced May 8 accelerates large-scale projects with a $250M+ capital investment and 500+ jobs, offering expedited permitting and coordination among state agencies.
Lego to build $366M Prince George County warehouse
Lego will invest $366 million in a new warehouse in Prince George County, creating an estimated 305 jobs and expanding its U.S. logistics and distribution network.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth to add $65M hotel
Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming are planning to break ground on a $65 million hotel in Portsmouth this summer, more than two years after the casino first opened.