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A large data center could have $50M annual impact on SWVA, study finds
Economic development study makes case for locating data centers in former coal mining areas
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Southwest Virginia is well-positioned for data centers and a large data center could result in more than 2,000 jobs and $50 million in annual economic activity, according to the Project
Mount-It! to invest $7.45M in Prince George operation
San Diego company to establish first East Coast warehouse, distribution facility in Va.
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that mounting solutions distributor Mount-It! will invest $7.45 million to establish its first East Coast warehouse and distribution facility in Prince George County, creating 85
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Va. offshore wind industry could create 5.2K jobs, study finds
Dominion wind farm projected to create 1.1K+ jobs, generate $209M
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The offshore wind industry could create up to 5,200 jobs in Virginia (with a majority in Hampton Roads) and an estimated $740 million in total economic activity during the next
Hitachi AAB Power Grids expanding in Bland County
$6.2M expansion will create 40 jobs
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Hitachi ABB Power Grids will invest $6.2 million to upgrade equipment and increase manufacturing capacity at its operations in Bland County, where it is the county’s largest private-sector employer. The
Va. Beach Economic Development, 1701 Coworking select entrepreneurship program participants
Program provides training in hiring, strategic planning, business practices
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Virginia Beach Economic Development and Virginia Beach-based 1701 Coworking announced Friday it has selected two participants for its three-month Entrepreneur-in Residence (EIR) program. Kate Johnson with Heritage Business Services and
Northam expands $70M Rebuild VA program
Small businesses that received federal CARES Act funding can now apply
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday that the $70 million economic recovery program Rebuild VA is expanding its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply for economic relief grants.
Four Va. localities earn Main Street designation
Cape Charles, Onancock, Tappahannock, Tazewell to revitalize downtown communities
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that the towns of Cape Charles, Onancock, Tappahannock and Tazewell have joined the Virginia Main Street Program, which, through the Department of Housing and Community
Academy launched to help 20 NoVa tech firms pivot for COVID-19
Tandem Product Academy program to start Oct. 21
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McLean-based Amplifier Advisors and a group of university, government, corporate and community partners on Tuesday announced the launch of the Tandem Product Academy, which will assist a cohort of 20
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TAYLOR ADAMS DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA BEACH DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIRGINIA BEACH Under Adams’ leadership, Virginia Beach has seen several company expansions and relocations over the last year, even in the
Former Volvo Trucks exec launches commercial vehicle company
Trova Commercial Vehicles located in Pulaski County
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The former chief operating officer for Volvo Trucks North and South America, Patrick Collignon, announced Wednesday that he has launched Trova Commercial Vehicles (TrovaCV), located in Pulaski County’s Fairlawn area.