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At the Norfolk International Terminals, four ultra-large container vessel berths are in operation. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
Jul 9, 2026

Virginia ranks No. 3 in CNBC Top States for Business list

Virginia is ranked third in the annual CNBC Top States for Business list, up one spot from last year, the news network announced Thursday morning. 

Ringana's U.S. headquarters will be at Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Roanoke. Photo courtesy Roanoke Regional Partnership
Jun 12, 2026

Austrian skincare company bringing 400+ jobs to Roanoke

Ringana will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company’s first U.S. headquarters in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs.

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May 27, 2026

Manufacturer Jabil to open plant in Prince George, creating 352 jobs

Jabil plans to establish a new manufacturing facility at Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, creating 352 jobs.

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.

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Jun 24, 2025

Business Facilities ranks Virginia No. 1 again for custom workforce training

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program has been ranked first in Business Facilities’ ranking of states’ customized workforce training.

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Mar 7, 2025

Va. looks to produce more ‘middle-skilled’ workers

When Tennessee-based Microporous officials visited Virginia in 2022 to scout locations for a new plant, Danville leaders took them to local public schools. That might seem like an unusual field trip, but choosing the right site for a manufacturing operation is not as simple as picking a plot of land anymore, says Julie Brown, vice […]

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Dec 6, 2024

Paver manufacturer to invest $47M for Pittsylvania facility

Cambridge Pavers, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of pavers, slabs and wall systems, will invest $47.35 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility at Ringgold East Industrial Park in Pittsylvania County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. Virginia competed with North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, and Massachusetts for the project, which is expected to create 55 jobs.   [&hell[...]

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