Virginia Growth Alliance

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 Growth Alliance articles below.

State Focus

The Commonwealth Of Virginia: A Location of Choice

May 15, 2019

Home to the nation’s largest data center market, its third-largest port, the third-highest concentration of tech workers and the HQ of 37 Fortune 1000 companies, Virginia offers diverse opportunities for success.

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Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

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Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Glassdoor Will Relocate Global HQ To San Francisco In 2020

Corporate Headquarters May 24, 2019

Glassdoor will create hundreds of jobs at its new headquarters, which will provide world-class collaborative workspace to support the company's long-term growth.

Litehouse Creating 160 New Jobs At Virginia Production Facility

Food Processing May 23, 2019

Litehouse will invest $46 million in the City of Danville, VA at the packaged food company's first East Coast production facility.

Essity Investing $415M In Germany Expansion

Manufacturing May 23, 2019

The hygiene and health company's new facility at its Mannheim, Germany tissue plant site will use a new proprietary technology to produce pulp from alternative fiber.

Honda Aircraft Investing $15.5M In North Carolina Expansion

Aerospace & Defense May 21, 2019

The company will break ground on a new 82,000-square-foot production facility in Greensboro, NC this summer.

Advanced Design Solutions Creating 180 Jobs In Tennessee

Automotive May 22, 2019

The Canadian auto supplier will invest $10 million in Lawrenceburg, TN: the location was selected for its proximity to OEMs.

Medacta USA To Create Over 50 Jobs At New Tennessee HQ

Plastics & Medical Devices May 21, 2019

The orthopedic and medical device maker will invest $2.5 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Franklin, TN.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

$500,000 Grant Will Help 15 U.S. Communities’ Sustainability Efforts May 22, 2019
The U.S. Green Building Council will use the Bank of America grant to support its LEED for Cities and Communities Program. - Read: $500,000 Grant Will Help 15 U.S. Communities’ Sustainability Efforts at FacilityExecutive.com.
PPG Latex Wall and Ceiling Paint May 22, 2019
Builder Performance (61 Line) is interior latex wall and ceiling paint available in flat ready-mix colors and tint bases. - Read: PPG Latex Wall and Ceiling Paint at FacilityExecutive.com.
Fusion 285 Wall System Features JM Cladstone Water & Fire Block May 21, 2019
New Fusion™ 285 wall system is designed for performance and safety, and is first system to meet new NFPA 2019 regulations. - Read: Fusion 285 Wall System Features JM Cladstone Water & Fire Block at FacilityExecutive.com.

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