Virginia Coalfield 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. Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority articles below.

Foreign Direct Investment

Polycap Establishing First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In Virginia

April 11, 2019

The Canadian company will invest $7.7 million and create 48 new jobs in Lebanon, VA.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Many Workers Want Workplaces To Stay Closed Until Vaccines Available

Surveys & Research February 23, 2021

More than half of workers say employers should offer vaccine incentives, 42 percent say employers should delay re-opening, finds new Eagle Hill research.

West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Governor's Report February 16, 2021

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Virginia I81-I77 Crossroads

January 15, 2021

The VIAA region is composed of five counties and one city in the Southwestern region of Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

NESA: What Makes Your Business Run?

December 1, 2020

NESA is a regional, non-profit, economic development organization that serves nine counties in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. Our primary objective is to create jobs for the residents of the region by working within the existing industry base and recruiting new companies.

Breaking News

Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama

Manufacturing March 2, 2021

PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging.

Did You Miss Our “Bringing Your Supply Chain Home” Webinar?

Event News March 2, 2021

View this free video webinar and learn which factors must be evaluated when choosing the right location for your manufacturing supply chain.

Maersk To Open First Logistics Warehouse In Southern Europe

Logistics & Distribution March 2, 2021

Global logistics company Maersk has chosen Barcelona as the location for its first platform in Southern Europe.

Gap Inc. Investing $140M In Texas Distribution Center

Logistics & Distribution February 25, 2021

The new Gap Inc. distribution center will create more than 500 jobs in Longview, TX by 2023, and even more over the next five years.

Maersk To Open First Logistics Warehouse In Southern Europe

Logistics & Distribution March 2, 2021

Global logistics company Maersk has chosen Barcelona as the location for its first platform in Southern Europe.

CGI Investing $27M In New Tennessee IT Delivery Center

Office, IT & Call Centers March 1, 2021

Global IT and business consulting company CGI will create 300 jobs at its new IT delivery center in Knox County, TN.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

The Pandemic At One Year: Business Owners’ Three Biggest Challenges March 2, 2021
Financial instability, bringing employees back to the office, and developing a COVID-19 vaccine policy are biggest obstacles facing businesses, finds Paychex, Inc. - Read: The Pandemic At One Year: Business Owners’ Three Biggest Challenges at FacilityExecutive.com.
Aurora Offers Healthcare A Safe, Comfortable Flooring Solution March 2, 2021
New from Ecore, Aurora is a hygienic, easy-to-clean flooring system with enhanced ergonomics and slip resistance ideal for patients and frontline healthcare workers. - Read: Aurora Offers Healthcare A Safe, Comfortable Flooring Solution at FacilityExecutive.com.
5 Tips To Simplify Summer Facilities Project Planning And Execution March 2, 2021
Prepping for summer construction? Don’t forget to check these off your to-do list. - Read: 5 Tips To Simplify Summer Facilities Project Planning And Execution at FacilityExecutive.com.