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These economic development announcements were some of the largest in Virginia for 2023 and the first half of 2024: CENTRAL VIRGINIA Chesterfield County: In April, the offices of U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan announced that Danish electrolyzer manufacturer Topsoe plans to build a $400 milli[...]
For The Record August 2024
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Tobacco giant Altria Group, headquartered in Henrico County, will be allowed to market four different menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said June 21. The announcement came two months after the Biden administration controversially delayed a decision on banning menthol cigarette sales. Marketed under Altria’s NJOY brand, the products are the […][...]
For the record August 2023
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Buc-ee’s, the Texas-size travel center chain, completed its purchase of 27.686 acres in New Kent County for $6.5 million and will open its first Virginia location in the next two years, with three more slated across the state, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. announced June 16. At more than 75,000 square feet, the new Buc-ee’s […]
Home sales continue to surge in September
Virginia continues to see home sales surge, with a 35% increase during September, according to Virginia Realtors. Sales were up by a staggering 80% in Eastern Virginia when compared to last year. Northern Virginia saw a 37% increase, and Central Virginia saw a 24% jump. Although home sales historically slow following the summer season, the […]
JBG Smith plans 1,000-unit RiverHouse expansion at National Landing
Maryland-based JBG Smith Properties cites housing demand from Amazon HQ2.
Volvo Trucks expansion to add 777 jobs
The company also acknowledges that it expects to implement layoffs by the end of the year.
Canadian water company adding first U.S. facility in Virginia
The company plans to invest $15.5 million and add 51 jobs.
Fabrication company relocating to Floyd
County hopes firm will complement area welders.
