Appalachian Power buys Henry County’s Patriot Centre II
Appalachian Power purchased 1,202 acres at Henry County’s Patriot Centre II for future development options.
Hyper Solutions expanding Henrico operations, creating 56 jobs
Hyper Solutions, a digital infrastructure company, will invest $2 million to expand its Henrico operations and create 56 jobs.
Arlington County taps new economic development director
Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority as its new chief economic development officer.
Roanoke explores Berglund Center redevelopment
Focus group participants explore ideas, including an entertainment district centered around a casino, for Roanoke's Berglund Center.
$100B data center project proposed at Berry Hill megasite advances
Denver-based Stack Infrastructure advances a proposed $100B Berry Hill digital campus with 2,500 jobs planned at megasite at Berry Hill.
Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans expansion in Augusta, adding 214 jobs
Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans to invest $19 million in Augusta County expansion and create 214 jobs.
Roanoke opens $26M biotech incubator
RoVa Labs, a $26 million biotech incubator in Roanoke, offers wet lab space and aims to create 250 jobs, strengthening the region's life sciences sector.
Microporous to start construction in May on $1.35B Pittsylvania project
Microporous will begin construction in May on its $1.35B battery separator plant in Pittsylvania County after securing project financing.
Data center developers seek on-site energy in Wise
Wise County data center developers plan a $1 billion campus powered by hydrogen or natural gas, aiming to generate 600 megawatts and boost local tax revenue.
Charlottesville, Albemarle region prepare for biotech boost
AstraZeneca’s $4.5 billion investment in Albemarle County is set to create 600 jobs and strengthen Charlottesville’s biotech industry cluster.
Southwest Virginia continues push for inland port
Virginia plans a second inland port in Washington County with $35 million funding, aiming to boost Southwest Virginia's economy despite workforce challenges.
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