Virginia

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout Virginia.

data center

CBRE Reports Top 10 North American Data Center Markets

The North American Data Center Trends Report looked at second half 2022 for most active markets in terms of net absorption.
Virginia

Virginia Welcomes Investment From Zollner Elektronik

Zollner Elektronik is set to expand through multi-location investment while creating 100 jobs in Virginia.
Advanced Integrated Technologies Virginia

Advanced Integrated Technologies Expanding In Norfolk, Virginia

Other companies with projects in Virginia include PRINCO LLC, also in Norfolk, SanMar in Hanover County, and STS Group in Salem. In total, these expansions will create more than 1,400 jobs.
food processing

Technology Boosts Food Processing

Food and beverage manufacturers are employing digital tools to increase sustainability and agility.
Intermodal facilities

Intermodal Facilities: Load It Up

The right location plays a crucial role in moving cargo through combined transportation methods.

Shovel-Ready Sites For The Speed Of Business

Communities with pre-certified sites are prepared for companies to quickly relocate or expand to their region and begin building immediately.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
TOP UTILITIES

Top Utilities 2023: Powering Business

Utilities help keep economies growing: These Top Utilities of 2023 provide energy and play a vital role in the site selection process.

Engineered BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. To Expand In Virginia

The biopharmaceutical manufacturer plans to invest $6.1 million to establish a standalone facility in Virginia.
Amazon Web Services Virginia

Amazon Web Services To Invest $35B In Virginia

AWS will establish multiple data centers and create at least 1,000 new jobs across Virginia. Plus, the commonwealth earmarks $90M to develop 21 industrial sites.
green building

Green Building: Massachusetts Finishes First In Top 10 Ranking

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual ranking recognizes U.S. states that are leading the way on green building.

Micron, Intel, Chevron Phillips, Hyundai Top 2022 Deals Of The Year

The annual Business Facilities Deal of the Year awards have expanded to recognize four winning project announcements.
tech employment

DC, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas Top Tech Job Posts

Tech employment holds steady heading into 2023 as industry companies add workers for the 25th consecutive month, according to CompTIA analysis.
H&V Floyd County, VA

Hollingsworth & Vose Expands In Virginia

The global manufacturer of advanced materials will invest more than $40 million to expand its operation in Floyd County, VA.
tourism and hospitality

Tourism Bouncing Back

With domestic travel on the rise, the tourism and hospitality industries still have a journey ahead to full recovery.
biotech and pharma

Biotech And Pharma Industry Locations: Advancing The Limits

Leaps and bounds at life sciences companies have spurred evolution in site selection decisions.
Virginia Governor Youngkin

Virginia Reaches Out To The World

Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking action toward energy stability, business growth, and workforce development.
Manufacturing Virginia

Manufacturing Growth To Bring Nearly 140 New Jobs To Virginia

Virginia MetalFab will invest $9 million to establish operations in the Town of Appomattox; E-Z Treat will invest $3.5 million to expand in Fauquier County
Richmond Virginia

Virginia: Building A Green Future

A landmark wind energy project, sizable vertical farm, and new LEGO Group Factory powered by green energy are in development.
Warehouse Distribution Virginia

Warehouse, Distribution Company Will Create 745 Jobs In Virginia

World Class Distribution, Inc. will invest $275 million in a 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Caroline County, VA.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.