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Officials break ground at the VFP facility in Duffield Tuesday. Photo courtesy VCEDA
Oct 21, 2025

VFP investing $35M to expand Scott facility

VFP will invest $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, doubling capacity and creating 200 manufacturing jobs.

AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia
Oct 9, 2025

AstraZeneca to invest $4.5B in Albemarle manufacturing plants

AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County and create 600 direct jobs.

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November
Oct 8, 2025

State to allocate $15M to support workforce housing

The Virginia Workforce Housing Investment program will distribute an additional $15 million to support workforce housing development.

A rendering of Colonna’s Shipyard’s latest investment, a new $70 million drydock currently under construction. Image courtesy Colonna's Shipyard
Oct 3, 2025

Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its fourth drydock.

Dover Food Retail to add 300 jobs in Chesterfield
Sep 30, 2025

Dover Food Retail to add 300 jobs in Chesterfield

Dover Food Retail will soon invest over $20 million to expand its Virginia operations, adding 300 jobs in Chesterfield County.

On pins and needles
Sep 29, 2025

Women execs have tougher climb to top rung

We’ve written about glass ceilings and glass cliffs, but to quote the Beatles, let’s look through the glass onion. What’s the glass onion? Well, it’s a metaphor I’m using to describe the multilayered challenges facing women who aspire to be CEOs. The good news is, there are more female CEOs than in years before, including […]

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, state Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick and Microporous CEO John Reeves were among officials participating in a Nov. 13, 2024, ceremonial groundbreaking for Microporous' lithium-ion battery plant at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill in Pittsylvania County.
Sep 24, 2025

Area Development ranks Virginia No. 1 for workforce training

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program has been ranked the top workforce training program in the nation by Area Development magazine.

Eli Lilly Chair and CEO Dave Ricks speaks at a news conference in Richmond on Sept. 16, 2025, announcing the pharmaceutical company's $5 billion investment in a new manufacturing plant in Goochland County. Photo by Katherine Schulte
Sep 16, 2025

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.

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Sep 16, 2025

ABB announces $28.5M expansion in Henrico, adding 100 jobs

ABB will invest $28.5 million to expand operations in Henrico County, creating more than 100 jobs in the next three years.

Systems Planning & Analysis will expand its Alexandria headquarters, the government contractor announced Sept. 11, 2025. Photo courtesy SPA
Sep 11, 2025

Government contractor to add 1,200 jobs in Alexandria and Fairfax

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) announced Thursday it plans to expand its headquarters, increase its presence in Fairfax County and create more than 1,200 jobs.

Youngkin, Senate Dems continue fight over university boards
Sep 9, 2025

Youngkin, Senate Dems continue fight over university boards

Virginia State Senate Democratic leaders are calling for George Mason University's rector to recuse himself or resign.

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Sep 9, 2025

Nathan Trotter plans $65M tin processing plant in Southern Virginia

Nathan Trotter will invest $65M in a Henry County tin processing facility, creating 118 jobs and boosting the U.S. critical minerals supply chain.

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