Shenandoah Valley Partnership hosted a Winter Economic Development Forum early in February featuring Page County. Guests included Page County Economic Development and Tourism director Nina Fox and Page County Board of Supervisors member Mark Stroupe, as well as Page County EDA Member Dennis Fleming and owner of Shenandoah-based KVK Precision Specialties Jeff Vaughan. SVP Executive […]
Governor Youngkin Announces Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Augusta County. New 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center will pick, pack, and ship larger-sized customer items. Date: February 23, 2022 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County. The facility at 32 […]
Participants paid to train for manufacturing jobs, guaranteed interviews with 7 companies Date: October 5, 2021 WEYERS CAVE VA – Offering paid training and a chance to interview with seven manufacturing companies, Job Starter: Advanced Manufacturing Training is a new program provided by Blue Ridge Community College aimed at bringing awareness to modern manufacturing in […]
Veronesi Holding S.p.A. to invest in new production facility in Rockingham County, creating more than 150 new jobs over the next four years Date: September 30, 2021 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Italy-based Veronesi Holding S.p.A., a leading manufacturer and producer of cured meats, will establish its first U.S. production operation. This investment in […]
Virginia Industrial Plastics to invest more than $6.5 million to increase production Date: September 23, 2021 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia Industrial Plastics, Inc., a plastic thermoforming and fabrication company, plans to invest more than $6.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Rockingham County. This project will create 92 new jobs. “Virginia […]
Restaurant chain to invest over $30 million, create more than 50 jobs Date: September 9, 2021 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CAVA, a Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, will invest over $30 million to establish a new processing and packaging operation in Augusta County. The company will construct a 57,000-square-foot facility in Mill […]
SIBO GROUP to invest $2.6 million in new operation, creating 24 new jobs For Immediate Release: May 27, 2021 Office of the Governor Contact: Alena Yarmosky Email: Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Suzanne Clark Email: sclark@vedp.org SIBO GROUP Contact: Alex Radojcic Email: alex.rad@sibo-usa.com RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that SIBO GROUP, a Slovenia-based manufacturer […]
Modine Manufacturing Company to invest $7 million to expand manufacturing of data center cooling solutions Date: April 29, 2021 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, will invest $7 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Rockbridge County. The company will […]
April 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Swartz, Ph.D., SHD Air Service Task Force Chair (540) 568-5272 swartznj@jmu.edu It has been an incredible three years for Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD). After announcing their non-stop United Express jet service powered by SkyWest in April 2018, SHD experienced record passenger numbers, added additional flights in the […]
Ryzing Technologies to invest $149,000 to increase capabilities Date: April 16, 2021 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Ryzing Technologies, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of textile-based engineering solutions, will invest $149,000 to expand capabilities at its facility in the City of Staunton. The company serves the U.S. military and allied forces, as well as […]
