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Systems Planning & Analysis will expand its Alexandria headquarters, the government contractor announced Sept. 11, 2025. Photo courtesy SPA
Nov 3, 2025

Systems Planning & Analysis acquires Vienna analytics firm

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) announced that it has acquired Vienna-based data science and defense analytics and defense firm Group W.F

Xcelerate Solutions' leadership team cut the ribbon on its new headquarters space on Tuesday. From left: Mike Brokaw, Mark Drever, David Kapusta, Vivek Malhotra and Doug Kollme. Photo courtesy Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.
Nov 3, 2025

Xcelerate Solutions expands in Tysons

Defense and national security contractor Xcelerate Solutions is expanding its headquarters and workforce in Tysons.

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.

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.

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.

Hitachi Energy to invest $457M in Virginia expansion
Sep 4, 2025

Hitachi Energy to invest $457M in Virginia expansion

Hitachi Energy announced Thursday it will invest $1 billion to expand its U.S. grid infrastructure manufacturing, with roughly half of that investment going into Virginia, where it plans to add 825 jobs. The electrical equipment manufacturer will invest $457 million to build the nation’s largest manufacturing site for large power transformers in South Boston, Hitachi […]

Big Deals: Virginia lands billions in new business investments
Jul 29, 2025

Big Deals: Virginia lands billions in new business investments

Anticipated to create at least 100 jobs apiece, these economic development announcements were some of the largest in Virginia in 2024 and 2025. CENTRAL VIRGINIA Goochland County: Washington-based retail giant Amazon.com announced plans in May to build its fourth Virginia robotics fulfillment center, which will involve a $500 million investment and is expected to create […]

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May 29, 2025

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 held a grand opening for its distribution center in Suffolk in May 2025. Photo courtesy M S International
May 29, 2025

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.

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May 8, 2025

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.

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Apr 25, 2025

Hitachi Energy to invest $22.5M in SWVA expansion, creating 120 jobs

Hitachi Energy will invest $22.5M to expand its Bland facility and open a new warehouse in Atkins, creating 120 jobs and boosting production capacity.

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Apr 3, 2025

Supply chain co. plans $10M expansion in Pulaski

The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. supply chain company, plans to expand with a $10 million, 100,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in Pulaski County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. This is the company’s second expansion in four years in Pulaski County and will allow Patton Logistics Group to expand its customer base across the Southeast, […]

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