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Va. projects get $2.5 million from Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative is granting three Virginia projects a total of $2.5 million, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. “As our economy recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, it is critical to invest in Appalachia,” Northam said in a statement. “ARC’s POWER initiative will continue [...]
Finnish software company establishes North American HQ in Reston
Helsinki-based e-permit software company Cloudpermit has chosen Reston for its North American headquarters, it said Wednesday. Last spring, during Gov. Ralph Northam’s trade visit to Germany, the company decided to locate the office in Fairfax County, with the precise location announced this week. The company currently has fewer than 10 employees working out of its […]
Service Center Metals to expand, add 94 jobs
Prince George County-based aluminum extrusions manufacturer Service Center Metals will spend $101.7 million to build two more facilities in the county, projects expected to create 94 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. Service Center Metals will build an aluminum extrusion plant and a compact remelt plant in Crosspoint Centre. Aluminum extrusion forces an aluminum alloy […]
EarthLink to create 285 jobs in Norton
Atlanta-based internet service provider EarthLink is spending $5.4 million to build a customer support center in Norton, a project expected to create 285 jobs, InvestSWVA and Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. As part of moving its customer service operations from overseas to the U.S., EarthLink will build a 30,000-square-foot facility on a site in the […]
Aery Aviation to add 211 jobs, expand Newport News HQ
Newport News-based defense contractor Aery Aviation LLC will add 211 jobs with the $15.3 million expansion of its headquarters in Newport News, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The aviation company will build a 60,000 square-foot hangar with access to the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport runway and an engineering technology center to provide maintenance and modification [&helli[...]
State awards $8.85M to redevelop SWVA abandoned mine sites
The Virginia Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program intends to award funds to eight economic development projects across Southwest Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam and U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, announced Friday. The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, which will be renamed the Virginia Department of Energy on Oct. 1, administers the program. The […]
CAVA to build $30M facility in Augusta County
Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA will spend more than $30 million to establish a new processing and packaging facility in Augusta County, a project expected to create 52 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. CAVA will build the 57,000-square-foot facility in Mill Place Commerce Park in Verona. “Food and beverage processing is at […]
VEDP launches Supply Chain Optimization Program
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership launched its Supply Chain Optimization Program, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday. The one-year program is designed to help Virginia businesses streamline their supply chain management. Participating businesses could receive a maximum of $10,000 in reimbursements for supply chain-related expenses, including consulting services, connections with ex[...]
Prism Maritime LLC to build two Chesapeake facilities
Chesapeake-based government contractor Prism Maritime LLC will invest $4 million to construct two 12,000-square-foot facilities in Chesapeake, creating 166 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The facilities will be used for manufacturing, lab and storage space and will be located in the Greenbrier North Commerce Park. Founded in 2006, Prism Maritime provides engineering, research, developme[...]
Dominion Energy and Port of Va. reach lease agreement for offshore wind project
Dominion Energy Inc. and the Port of Virginia reached an agreement allowing Dominion to lease 72 acres of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday. Dominion Energy will use its portion of the 287-acre terminal, one of the Port of Virginia’s two multiuse terminals in the Norfolk Harbor, as a staging and pre-assembly […]
Pennsylvania company to build $11M expansion in Pulaski
The Patton Logistics Group will invest $11 million to expand its trucking, logistics and warehousing operation in the New River Valley Commerce Park in Pulaski County, creating 63 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. The company will add 150,000 square feet to its 250,000-square-foot logistics center. The expansion will include a trucking operations and maintenance […]
Winchester manufacturer to build $1.25 million plant expansion
Winchester-based Evolve Manufacturing will invest $1.25 million to enlarge its plant in Frederick County, creating 84 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The company will add a second production line, triple its facility space and increase production for its major customers, including Home Depot, according to a news release. “Evolve … is a key employer […]
