Henrico County Economic Development Authority

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Henrico County Economic Development Authority articles below.

Data Centers

Facebook Ups Investment At Virginia Data Center

October 9, 2018

The social media giant's major data center project in Henrico County has been expanded from two buildings to a total of five.

Office, IT & Call Centers

Dominion Outsourcing Creating 190 New Jobs In Virginia

June 25, 2018

The healthcare industry services company will expand its client engagement center in Henrico County with help from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

Taxes & Incentives

Henrico County, VA Cuts Data Center Tax Rate

April 27, 2017

The Henrico County, VA Board of Supervisors has approved a separate tax rate that will dramatically reduce the property tax for data centers.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2018

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion

September 4, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more.

Breaking News

Amazon Expands Chicago Tech Hub, Will Create 400 New Tech Jobs

Office, IT & Call Centers September 17, 2019

Amazon will expand its office in downtown Chicago by more than 70,000 square feet, allowing the company to double its tech workforce in the city.

Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania

Food Processing September 17, 2019

The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley.

Home Base For Corporate Headquarters

Special Reports September 17, 2019

Quality of life and a wide variety of amenities, a highly skilled workforce and an easy commute are just a few of the attractions inducing corporate headquarters to relocate.

Lockheed Martin Hypersonics Program Bringing 272 Jobs To Alabama

Aerospace & Defense September 16, 2019

Two buildings in Courtland will house the hypersonics programs' assembly, integration and testing; management and engineering will be located in Huntsville.

VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.

Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania

Food Processing September 17, 2019

The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

New Program Helps Cleaning Product Companies Comply With California Law September 17, 2019
Green Seal’s Formula Facts™ Ingredient Communication Program helps companies provides clear, accurate, and meaningful ingredient labels in time to meet California’s new requirements. - Read: New Program Helps Cleaning Product Companies Comply With California Law at FacilityExecutive.com.
Final Day To Register For 2019 Facility Executive Live! September 17, 2019
Join us and register today to attend this facility management conference that takes place this Thursday, September 19 in Arlington, VA. - Read: Final Day To Register For 2019 Facility Executive Live! at FacilityExecutive.com.
Smart Buildings And The IoT September 17, 2019
IoT is creating opportunities for information gathering and sharing that will have an astounding impact on the way buildings are managed and operated. - Read: Smart Buildings And The IoT at FacilityExecutive.com.

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