Jobs
- Shamrock Farms to Invest $59 Million in Augusta County Expansion
Dairy product manufacturer to add 28 new jobs in conjunction with their 10th anniversary of operation in Virginia RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Shamrock Farms, a leading dairy product manufacturer, will invest $59 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The project will create 28 new jobs and add 81,000 square […]
- Marble Systems to Expand Operations in Caroline County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Marble Systems, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stone products, will invest $9.7 million to expand its operations in Caroline County. The project will create 59 new jobs and include the establishment of a warehouse and distribution center, as well as cut stone and stone product […]
- Virginia Students Starting to Recover from Post-Pandemic Learning Loss says Governor Glenn Youngkin
RICHMOND, VA – Showing the start of learning recovery from the extended pandemic school closures and the most significant learning loss of students’ nationwide, Virginia students in Grades 3-8 showed some improvement in the Standards of Learning testing in Math and Reading in the 2023-2024 school year. This year’s improvements followed the extensive work done by many Virginia […]
- Afton Scientific to Expand Biopharmaceutical Facility in Albemarle County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Afton Scientific, a manufacturer of sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, will invest over $200 million to expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Albemarle County. The project will create hundreds of new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with several states for the project. “Afton Scientific’s multi-million dollar expans
- Desi Fresh Foods Brings 56 Jobs to Frederick County with Virginia Facility
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Desi Fresh Foods, a leading U.S. producer of dahi, or South Asian yogurt, and lassi, a drinkable South Asian yogurt, will invest a significant amount of money to open a new manufacturing facility to Frederick County, Va. The new facility will create 56 new jobs and allow […]
- More Jobs Coming to Scott County Manufacturing Facility
Custom building solutions manufacturer will create 50 new jobs in Southwest Virginia RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that VFP Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure for telecommunications, public safety radio, data centers, and utility projects, will invest $5 million to expand its facility in Scott County. The expansion […]
- Glenn Youngkin Announces Homestead Creamery Expansion in Franklin County
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Artificial Intelligence Company to Expand Headquarters in Virginia
Enabled Intelligence, Inc. to invest $1.4 million, create 117 new jobs in Fairfax County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Enabled Intelligence, Inc., a provider of secure and accurate data labeling services to enable artificial intelligence applications, will invest $1.4 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County. The company will add over […]
- KSB USA/North America to Expand Henrico County Facility
German pump and industrial valve supplier marks 35th anniversary of Henrico facility with $25 million expansion RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that KSB USA/North America, a leading supplier of pumps and industrial valves, will invest $25 million to expand its Henrico County facility, adding an additional loading dock office space and updating its […]
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Commemorates National Hire a Veteran Day in Virginia
Governor reaffirms Virginia’s dedication to serving as a top state for veteran employment RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin commemorated today, July 25, 2024, as National Hire a Veteran Day in Virginia to remind and encourage Virginia employers to reach out and recruit military veterans to fill positions in their companies and organizations.
- International Mining Equipment Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia
Liebherr Mining Equipment investing $72.3 million to increase global mining truck production in the City of Newport News and the City of
- Cold Storage Warehousing Provider to Expand in Virginia
For Immediate Release: February 20, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces August Economic Indicators Signal Continued Labor Market Strength
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced an increase of just over 7,300 more employed Virginians in August, bringing the total to 226,954 more Virginians employed since January 2022.
- Amazon Web Services Plans to Invest $35 Billion in the Commonwealth by 2040 to Expand Data Center Campuses
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2023 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Pangiam Travel and Security Technology Company to Establish Headquarters in Virginia, Creating 201 New Jobs
The company is a leading provider of facial recognition technology, cloud-based applications, and data-driven digital identity solutions to customers across the global transportation and security sectors.
- Lamination Solutions Company Selects Virginia for Mid-Atlantic Operation
North American Specialty Laminations LLC to invest $2 million, create 44 jobs in Roanoke County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that North American Specialty Laminations LLC (“NASL”), the North American leader in differentiated lamination solutions to the building products industry, will invest $2 million to establish a mid-Atlantic operation in Roanoke County. The […]
- Lutron Electronics to Build Manufacturing Facility in Hanover County
Lighting control leader to invest $28.3 million
- Civica Inc. to Expand in Greater Richmond-Petersburg Region, Investing $27.8 Million for a New Testing Facility
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that non-profit Civica Inc. (Civica) will invest $27.8 million to establish a new laboratory testing facility at Meadowville Technology Park in Chesterfield County. The company will construct a 55,000-square-foot facility to support Civica’s Petersburg pharmaceutical manufacturing operation through quality testing and development of new produc
- Virginia to address Teacher Shortages and Launches Bridging the Gap Initiative
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today new measures to address teacher shortages and recover learning loss. Joined by local superintendents, school board members, state legislators, students, teachers, and parents, Governor Youngkin signed Executive Directive Three: Addressing Teacher Shortages in Virginia Schools and launched the Bridging the Gap Initiative at Colonial Forge High School in Staff
- Coronado Global Resources to Expand in Southwest Virginia, Creating 181 New Jobs
International metallurgical coal producer to increase capacity in Buchanan County and Tazewell County with a $169.1 million venture
- Oldcastle APG, Leading Lawn and Garden Manufacturer Selects Virginia for Expansion
Oldcastle APG Lawn & Garden creating 28 new jobs, renovating vacant building into new production facility RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Oldcastle APG, the second largest manufacturer of lawn and garden products in North America, is renovating a vacant building in the City of Suffolk into one of the company’s most […]
- DroneUp, Creating 655 Jobs in Virginia
DroneUp will invest $7 million to expand its headquarters at 160 Newtown Road in Virginia Beach, creating 510 new jobs. The company will also invest $20.2 million to establish a new testing, training, and R&D center for drone operators at Richard Bland College, which will create 145 new jobs.
- Hilton Expanding Global Headquarters in Fairfax County
Leading global hospitality company to upgrade headquarters, creating 350 new jobs over the next five years in Virginia
- Potter’s Craft Cider Expands Production to Meet Surging East Coast Demand
Potter’s Craft Cider’s commitment to supporting local growers and crafting innovative beverages inspire Virginians to celebrate the rich heritage of apple production in the Commonwealth
- AeroFarms Expansion Creating 66 New Jobs
To meet increased customer demand, leader in indoor vertical farming to increase production capacity in Pittsylvania County RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and world leader in indoor vertical farming, will create sixty-six additional new jobs and increase production of freshly-grown leafy greens as part of a major […]
- 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 added nearly 94,000 employed residents since February 1st. Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent in June. This continues to be below the national rate, which was unchanged at 3.6 percent. […]
- 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, will continue to invest in modernizing its facility in Newport News with new equipment and product lines. -We are excited that High Liner Foods is reinvesting in its Newport News facility […]
- 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 innovative building solutions, will invest $27 million to expand its operation at 200 Kingspan Way in Frederick County. Kingspan Insulation LLC manufactures energy efficiency and moisture management products for the residential […]
- 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 Youngkin today announced that Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (-Hamilton”), a Bermuda-headquartered provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance services, will invest at least $415,000 to establish the U.S. headqu
- $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
- 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 Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will invest $97 million to expand its bioanalytical laboratory operations into three new locations in the Greater Richmond region and expects […]
- 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 Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County. The facility at 32 Trader Road in Fishersville will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping bulky […]
- 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.