The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 16 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that fifteen companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program.

Governor Ralph Northam today announced a total of $7.0 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program development grants for 11 projects across the Commonwealth.

Mercana Furniture and Décor, a Canadian manufacturer and wholesaler of home goods across North America, will invest $8.5 million to establish its first U.S. warehouse and distribution operation in Newport News.

Company to expand U.S. headquarters 

AutoZone, Inc., the nation’s leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County.

Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County. The facility will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping bulky or larger-sized customer items.

Walgreens, an integrated pharmacy, healthcare, and retail leader, will invest $34.2 million to establish a Micro-Fulfillment Center for high-value pharmaceuticals at the Atlee Station Logistics Center in Hanover County.

Alarm.com, the leading platform for the intelligently connected property, will expand the technology research and development division at its headquarters in Fairfax County.

QubicaAMF grew annual revenue and increased Virginia employment through participation in state international trade programs