Virginia Port 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 Port Authority articles below.

Manufacturing

Scholle IPN Packaging Investing $10M In Virginia

March 14, 2019

The sustainable packaging solutions manufacturer will expand its facility in Smyth County, VA, creating 42 new jobs.

Capital Investment

Emser Tile To Invest $16.25M In Virginia

February 12, 2016

Emser Tile will invest $16.25 million to establish a new East Coast distribution center in CenterPoint Intermodal Center in the City of Suffolk, VA.

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

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

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.

New Mexico: Development As A Recreational Activity

State Focus May 22, 2019

New Mexico is moving to create a new Division of Outdoor Recreation, a unit the governor says will boost economic development.

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.

Ebm-papst Investing $37M In Select Tennessee Certified Site

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

The plant is the Germany-based company’s second U.S. location and will create 200 new jobs over the next five years in Washington County, TN.

Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

The 425,000-square-foot plant in Fort Worth, TX will be completed in late 2020 and will manufacture a range of CRAFTSMAN mechanics tools using the latest manufacturing technologies to optimize productivity and sustainability.

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.

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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