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Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say

Virginia’s criminal justice future is shaking up the status quo. In a departure from tradition, a probation reform bill is uniting unlikely allies across party lines.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils "Virginia Has Jobs" Initiative: An Open Door to New Opportunities

Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs”, a bold effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by connecting Virginia’s tremendous job opportunities with a robust and talented workforce.

General Assembly passes bill giving schools more say on classroom phone rules

Virginia school boards may soon have more control over how cell phones and smart devices are governed in classrooms.

Jobs

Virginia has the Largest Unemployment Rate Drop In 2022, 7,500 Fewer Virginians Unemployed in the Month of June

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the number of employed Virginians expanded to more than 4.2 million workers in June 2022. Virginia has...

Boeing Announcing HQ Relocation

Boeing became the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus' first foundational partner in 2021 to broaden its technology focus across Aerospace & Defense applications, bolstering Virginia as a global innovation hub.

High Liner Foods Continues to Invest in City of Newport News Operation

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that High Liner Foods Incorporated (High Liner Foods), a leading North American value-added frozen seafood company,...

Scholle IPN to Expand in Smyth County, Creating 75 New Jobs

Global flexible packaging solutions company to invest $31.1 million to add new production lines and new rail track

Virongy Biosciences Creating up to 70 New Jobs

Virongy Biosciences Inc. to invest $471,000 to begin development of diagnostic technologies for viral pathogens

Area 2 Farms Establishes Indoor Arlington County Farm, Creating 30 New Jobs

Area 2 Farms uses proprietary indoor growing technology that incorporates micro-robotics, and more efficiently manages heat and humidity allowing the facility to produce hundreds of different crops " all while using 25% fewer LED lights than typical indoor farms. All the food grown at the farm is not only nutrient-rich but sustainably grown as well.

Kingspan Insulation Creates New Manufacturing Jobs in Frederick County

RICHMOND,VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Kingspan Insulation LLC, a division of the Kingspan Group, the global leader in advanced insulation and...

Certified Origins to Invest $25 million to Establish First U.S. Olive Oil Production Facility in City of Newport News

Certified Origins' first U.S. production facility in the City of Newport News will enable the company to easily import and distribute its high-quality olive oil products while continuing to build partnerships with retailers across the country

Hamilton Select Insurance Announces 70+ New Jobs in Henrico County

~ Bermuda-based global specialty insurance and reinsurance company Hamilton Insurance Group to invest $415,000 to establish U.S. subsidiary headquarters ~ RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn...

$5.4 Million in Growth and Opportunity Virginia Grants to accelerate economic growth and job creation efforts

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $5,482,330 in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for two projects focused on creating a critical talent pipeline to support the emerging advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and expanding middle-mile broadband infrastructure to increase access and service quality to existing industry, as well as key economic development sites. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Expand Clinical Research Laboratories in Henrico County and the City of Richmond, Creating 500+ New Jobs

~  Thermo Fisher to invest $97 million to establish and expand three bioanalytical labs ~ RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Thermo...

Easy Dynamics to Expand in Fairfax County, Creating 61 New Jobs

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Easy Dynamics Corporation, a technology services provider with a core focus in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and information sharing, will invest $100,000 to expand its operation in Fairfax County. The project will create 61 new jobs, including software engineers, business analysts, project managers, and other business support roles.

Signco Establish Facility in Tazewell County, Creating 19 New Jobs

Signco, a Chicago-based custom sign manufacturer owned by Anthony Morrone and Vince Sclafani, will invest $650,000 to establish an operation in Tazewell County. The company will occupy the former MC Signs facility at 334 Industrial Park Road in Bluefield. This project will create 19 new jobs.

Alarm.com to Expand in Fairfax County, Creating 180 New Jobs

Alarm.com's exponential growth over the past two decades demonstrates that businesses of all sizes can succeed in our Commonwealth,

Walgreens to Establish Micro-Fulfillment Center in Hanover County, Creating 249 New Jobs

-The Walgreens Micro-Fulfillment Center in Hanover County will be located in strategic proximity to all East Coast markets and greater Richmond's workforce

Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Augusta County Virginia

~ New 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center will pick, pack, and ship larger-sized customer items ~ RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that...

AutoZone to Establish Major East Coast Distribution Center and Direct Import Facility in New Kent County, Creating 352 New Jobs

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), the nation's leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County.

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