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Economic Development

AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia
Aug 28, 2025

AstraZeneca to locate pharma plant in Albemarle

AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly & Co. are planning to locate major manufacturing facilities in Albemarle and Goochland counties.

Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment
Aug 27, 2025

Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment

Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia through the end of 2026, with the expansion including a new data center in Chesterfield County.

Henrico EDA head to leave in 2026
Aug 25, 2025

Henrico EDA head to leave in 2026

Anthony Romanello, the Henrico County Economic Development Authority’s executive director, will resign from the role early next year.

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Aug 14, 2025

Marine/RV parts wholesaler announces $1.1M expansion in Norfolk

Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, a distributor of marine and recreational vehicle parts, will invest $1.1 million to expand in Norfolk.

A close-up image showing neatly stacked booster boxes from the Pokemon Trading Card Game, specifically the Korean edition of the Terastal EX series. AdobeStock
Aug 13, 2025

$10M fulfillment center planned at ex-military tank museum

MerryGoRound will invest more than $10M to establish a live commerce division in Pittsylvania County, creating more than 200 jobs.

Richmond chooses next economic development director
Jul 11, 2025

Richmond chooses next economic development director

The Richmond government on Friday announced that it has appointed Angie Rodgers to be its new director of economic development.

Richmond EDA seeks developer for Intermediate Terminal Building
Jul 9, 2025

Richmond EDA seeks developer for Intermediate Terminal Building

The Richmond economic development authority issued a request for proposals for the redevelopment of the Intermediate Terminal Building.

Botetourt County officials announced Tuesday that Google plans to build a data center at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. Photo by Beth JoJack
Jun 24, 2025

Google buys $14M parcel for Botetourt data center

Google purchased 312 acres in Botetourt County for a future data center and pledged an additional $4Mfor community projects.

USAA to expand in Chesapeake, add 500+ jobs
Jun 12, 2025

USAA to expand in Chesapeake, add 500+ jobs

USAA announced Thursday that it has purchased a larger office space in Chesapeake and that it will add more than 500 employees.

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Jun 10, 2025

Technomics to add 248 jobs in Arlington expansion

Technomics will expand its Arlington County operations, adding 25,200 square feet of office space and creating 248 jobs.

Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches co-founder, CEO and President Hannah Pollack
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.

Diana Schwartz. Photo courtesy River District Association
May 21, 2025

Danville’s River District Association CEO resigns

Diana Schwartz is resigning as CEO of Danville’s River District Association, effective June 5.

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