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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. Read: The Commonwealth Of Virginia: A Location of Choice at BusinessFacilities.com.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Incorporated as ADO Industries in West Virginia, CS Global Group will invest $10 million and create 47 new jobs at the Moundsville facility. The post CS Global Group Picks West Virginia For First U.S.

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MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of Virginia economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Emser Tile To Invest $16.25M In Virginia originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. This new distribution location in the City of Suffolk will allow strategic access to customers and unrivaled logistics efficiency through the Port of Virginia. Emser Tile will invest $16.25

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JANUARY 7, 2019

The new location will combine the company's existing DC and Reston offices into a new modern office in the heart of Northern Virginia's tech corridor. Moving Global Headquarters To Northern Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com. Read: Blackboard Inc.

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JULY 6, 2016

million to establish its North American headquarters in the City of Virginia Beach, VA. SANJO will supply specialty fineblanking metal components to STIHL Inc, also headquartered in Virginia Beach, as well as to tier-one automotive suppliers. We are thrilled SANJO has chosen Virginia Beach as its North American home.

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MAY 16, 2016

Virginia successfully competed against Kentucky and West Virginia for the project. Lohmann understood that this initiative would require significant investments in both infrastructure and personnel to successfully accomplish. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Virginia. In Virginia. Lohmannrendering.

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APRIL 25, 2016

We continue to invest in the infrastructure necessary to support these businesses and their employees.”. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Virginia. Considering Virginia for your company’s relocation or expansion project? Check out Business Facilities’ Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide.

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MARCH 16, 2016

We look forward to building long-lasting relationships with the people of Norfolk and Virginia.”. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance to secure the project for Virginia. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Virginia.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

Read: Southwestern Virginia: Rich History In Agriculture, Strong Future In Manufacturing at BusinessFacilities.com. They can make just about anything in the VIAA region, from snack foods to HR software to advanced power systems for electric vehicles.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

“CoStar is excited to become an essential business partner to the City of Richmond and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Andrew Florance, CoStar Founder and Chief Executive Officer. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Richmond and the Greater Richmond Partnership to land the project.

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MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of West Virginia economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. West Virginia’s highest priority is meeting your company’s needs. West Virginia is a prime location for global businesses. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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AUGUST 3, 2017

Read: US Foods Nearly Doubling Footprint In Virginia. The foodservice distributor will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years as it expands its Prince William County food distribution center.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Forward looking counties in Virginia are constantly looking for ways to help its businesses create jobs and expand their operations. VIRGINIA FAST FACTS. Largest Cities (2011): Virginia Beach, 442,707; Norfolk, 242,628; Chesapeake, 225,050; Richmond, 205,533; Newport News, 179,611. By Ed Felton. GDP (All Industry 2011): $428.9

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JANUARY 4, 2019

New York and Virginia, which each got selected to host Amazon’s HQ2 mega-project, are co-winners of the Gold Award in our 2018 contest. Read: Amazon HQ2 Sites Share BF’s 2018 Deal Of The Year Award at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JULY 14, 2014

A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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MARCH 28, 2014

The nearby Port of Virginia in Hampton Rhodes offers a deep-water gateway to the global economy. The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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JANUARY 26, 2016

We are excited to expand Shift’s technology operations to Virginia and look forward to having access to the Commonwealth’s high-skilled workforce,” said Toby Russell, Shift’s Head of Business and Product and the lead company executive in the state. We are thrilled to welcome Shift to Virginia.”.

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JULY 24, 2019

Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in BF’s flagship Economic Growth Potential ranking. Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report. TN TOPS IN BUSINESS CLIMATE.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Virginia has been making headlines as a great state for business with several favorable factors. CNBC ranked Virginia as America’s Top State for Business for 2011. Virginia is birthplace of the Internet and one of the leading centers of software development. By Donna Clapp. From the July/August 2012 issue.

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JUNE 22, 2016

VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING. Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. For example, Virginia was awarded $6.9 Terry McAuliffe (left) congratulates Eldor Corp. Since VA Gov.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We are very fortunate to have ADM as our leading employer and to be the home of its North American headquarters. In the last four years alone, the EDC has worked with local, state and federal partners to access nearly $20 million in assistance to local employers. plant in Decatur.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. Longtime gas producers Texas and Louisiana top the list, respectively, but horizontal drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation is propelling traditional coal-mining powers Pennsylvania and West Virginia into the front rank of natural gas powerhouses.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. All of these programs are helping attract and retain the tech talent our new employers and existing employers need,” said Pryor.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

So, in several of our more statistics-oriented categories, this year we have given extra credit for positive industry-specific employment numbers. We’ve broken the overall biotech ranking into several categories in this year’s report, including Biotechnology Strength/Employment.

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JULY 6, 2016

billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. The rich timber resources make it home to Virginia-Carolina Wood Products that supplies both domestic and international markets with Class A lumber. Source: Brunswick County, Virginia IDA). Dominion Power Plant groundbreaking.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Included were 206 investment deals (attractions, expansions, relocations, retentions and startups) and 69 development deals (real estate and infrastructure). The fund’s footprint is the 32-county greater Pittsburgh region, comprising parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. A Magnet for Millennials.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Systemic improvements in cost efficiency are delivering better pricing to the logistics sector, but gaps in infrastructure are still a problem. Read Logistics USA: Moving A $1.4 Trillion Haul From Here To There on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place. The Air Industrial Park offers all utilities and infrastructure including multiple rail spurs from Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads. Highway 165, U.S.

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JULY 24, 2019

There are approximately 200,000 individuals employed in the tech sector in the Atlanta MSA—the sixth largest metro area in the nation for technology employment. Employment in the West Texas county is surging by nearly 12 percent, more than seven times the national average (Roper, 2019). NORTHERN VA IS DATA CENTRAL.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Millennials will soon make up 75 percent of the U.S. workforce—and locations that offer the right balance of living, working and playing are the frontrunners to acquire their skills. Read: Talent Attraction: Millennial Magnets at BusinessFacilities.com.

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MARCH 2, 2022

Quality and freshness remain the two top priorities in the food processing industry. Can suppliers keep up?

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AUGUST 29, 2013

The existing computer center was constructed in 1979 and the infrastructure systems are approaching the end of their useful lives. ODEC is a not-for-profit provider of wholesale power to 11 member distribution cooperatives in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware that serve approximately 1.2 million people.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

This event is being hosted by the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program (VCEMP) at Virginia Tech and taking place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport. . Highlights include insights for rebuilding transportation and aviation infrastructure, project best practices, and educational opportunities. .

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Currently, the Port of Baltimore and Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. PORT OF VIRGINIA: READY FOR POST-PANAMAX SINCE 2006.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

As indicated by our annual ranking of leading Post-Panamax Ready Ports (East Coast), currently, the Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) and the Port of Baltimore are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is the first port on the U.S. Together, they employ thousands.

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APRIL 12, 2016

Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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