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Defense Maritime Solutions Expands in Chesapeake with $30M+ Investment
Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) will invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, creating 32 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
05.15.2026
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Expands with $19 Million Investment in Augusta County
Industrial Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration System Manufacturer to create 214 new jobs
05.15.2026
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Expands with $19 Million Investment in Augusta County
Industrial Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration System Manufacturer to create 214 new jobs
04.14.2026
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. Makes $100M+ Investment to Build Largest Feed Mill on East Coast
Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. will invest $113.9 million to expand operations in Rockingham County, creating 146 new jobs and new grower opportunities for the Commonwealth.
04.13.2026
Eli Lilly and Company Invests $5 Billion in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, is moving forward with plans for a $5 billion state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will generate 650 high-wage jobs and 1,800 construction jobs at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County.
Danville
01.15.2026
Infinity Global Expands Danville Operations with $34 Million Investment
Project to create 150 new jobs at luxury packaging solutions headquarters
10.09.2025
AstraZeneca Selects Albemarle County for $4.5 Billion Investment
AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County, creating 600 direct jobs and the company's largest single investment in a facility to date.
09.02.2025
Red River Foods Expands Henrico Headquarters to Offer New Products
Red River Foods, a fully integrated supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, snacks, and grains ethically sourced worldwide, will invest $15.5 million to expand its Henrico County headquarters.
05.29.2025
Nightingale Expands Ice Cream Manufacturing Operation in Richmond
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, a Richmond-based, handcrafted, small batch ice cream company, is investing $5.8 million to expand, creating 166 new jobs in the City of Richmond.
05.14.2025
New Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center in Goochland County
Amazon is building its fourth Virginia robotics fulfillment center, RIC6, in Goochland County, creating more than 1,000 jobs.
04.03.2025
The Patton Logistics Group to Construct New Distribution and Warehouse Facility in Pulaski County
The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. integrated supply chain company, will invest $10 million to build a new warehouse and distribution factory, making its second expansion in four years in Pulaski County.