Big deals: Pharma, manufacturing make splash in Virginia
Anticipated to create at least 100 jobs apiece, these economic development announcements were some of the largest in Virginia in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. CENTRAL VIRGINIA Albemarle County: In October 2025, U.K. pharma-ceutical giant AstraZeneca announced plans for a $4.5 billion manufacturing campus with two facilities at the […]
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McConnell Golf plans a $9 million investment to redevelop The Crossings Golf Club in Henrico County into a public course with major tournament potential.
L3Harris plans $1.27B expansion in Orange, creating 350 jobs
L3Harris Technologies announced a $1.27 billion expansion of its rocket motor production operations in Orange County, adding 350 jobs.
L3Harris announces $41.2M Orange County expansion
Florida-based aerospace and defense contractor L3Harris Technologies announced on Thursday a $41.2 million expansion and modernization of its Aerojet Rocketdyne facility in Orange County, with plans to add 80 employees. Over the next three years, L3Harris also plans to construct new facilities and buy new equipment for the facility, according to a statement from the […]













