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Investor buys Morgan Olson facility in Pittsylvania
An investment buyer purchased the 927,500-square-foot Morgan Olson manufacturing plant at Cane Creek Centre in Pittsylvania County.
Fukoku Korea to invest $18.9M in Henry manufacturing facility
Fukoku Korea will invest $18.9 million to open a manufacturing plant producing automotive components in Henry County, Virginia, creating 60 jobs.
AeroFarms works toward sale of Pittsylvania location; closure delayed
AeroFarms works through a sale process as its Danville vertical farm faces possible closure and 145 job losses.
Hitachi Energy powers up $457M expansion in South Boston
Hitachi Energy will invest $457 million to expand power transformer production in South Boston, creating 825 jobs and building the nation’s largest large transformer plant.
Southern Virginia’s ready to capitalize on manufacturing
Southern Virginia is attracting major manufacturing investments in 2025, including expansions by Hitachi Energy and new facilities by WB Alloys and Nathan Trotter.
Avio USA picks Pittsylvania for $500M solid rocket motor plant
Avio USA will build a $500 million rocket motor plant in Pittsylvania County, creating 1,000+ jobs in defense and space manufacturing.
RIFA backs incentives deal for Pittsylvania industrial site
The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a performance agreement in advance of an announcement from the governor.
VCU Health opens helicopter base at South Hill hospital
VCU Health adds LifeEvac 5 air ambulance base in South Hill, cutting response times for critical patients.
Feds authorize gas pipeline expansion in Pittsylvania
FERC approves Transco’s $1.5B pipeline expansion, boosting gas capacity while drawing environmental opposition.
Danville’s River District Association has new leader
Tina Leone has been named executive director of Danville’s River District Association, succeeding Diana Schwartz.
AeroFarms secures funding to delay Ringgold closure through February
AeroFarms received short-term funding to keep its Ringgold indoor farm operating through Feb. 27, delaying potential layoffs.
Virginia luxury packaging provider plans $34M HQ expansion
Infinity Global plans a $34 million expansion of its Danville headquarters, creating 150 jobs and more than doubling its Virginia workforce.
