This issue of Virginia Economic Review explores Virginia’s manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting strengths in three key areas — advanced manufacturing, biopharma, & food & beverage production — & site considerations for manufacturing projects. Read here:

Child-care, affordable housing, and closing the skills gap are some of the challenges faced by employers & communities. Learn how economic development leaders, including those in Virginia, are tackling issues in @SiteSelection’s 2025 Workforce Guide:

🏈 Whether you're rooting for the Eagles, the Chiefs, or getting a glimpse of Taylor Swift, celebrate the big game with Virginia-made products! From farm to end zone, here's what Virginia can bring to your game day table. What are you bringing?

Serioplast, a global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, will invest $25.7 million to occupy an industrial facility in Shenandoah County. The company is headquartered in Seriate, Italy, and will create 45 new jobs. @SVPartnership @VisitShenCoVA

In 2017, @NestleUSA selected @ArlingtonVA as the site of its new U.S. corporate HQ after search spanning 20 cities and a $39.8M investment. This move highlights Virginia’s strategic advantages & reinforces its appeal as a prime location for global HQ & innovation. @AEDBizInvest

📢VEDP Summer Intern applications are now being accepted! The VEDP Summer intern program is a 10-week program offering students the opportunity to explore employment in a government organization while growing their professional skills. Apply today:

Five localities across Virginia received $1.5 million in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration & Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund. Congratulations: @cityofdanville @vintonva @RoanokeCounty @TownofAltavista Patrick County

Anchored by transformative projects like @amazon HQ2 & the @virginia_tech Innovation Campus, which are shaping the future of tech education and research, Northern Virginia brings together public and private innovation together to solve problems. #NOVAEDA

The CTE Academy at @CvccVa offers trainings that focus on the region’s targeted industry sectors: manufacturing, healthcare, & IT. Learn how the CTE Academy connects students & businesses to create a strong talent pipeline. @LYHRegion @VDOE_News #CTEMonth

Did you know @ChapStick was invited in Lynchburg by Dr. Charles Browne Fleet? Today the iconic little black tubes of lip balm are made in Richmond, and have over 100 years of history as one of the nation's top choices for lip skincare. @LYHRegion @grpva

ICYMI: @Haleon_health is investing $54.2 million to upgrade its R&D facility in @CityRichmondVA and launching the Haleon-Commonwealth Consumer Healthcare Internship Program for Advanced Life Sciences in partnership with @VCU. @VCUPharmacy

Last month, @bizfacilities recognized Virginia as the 2024 State of the Year. The top talent, strong infrastructure, and teamwork are why businesses of all sizes see the promise and profit in choosing Virginia. Read more about the projects underway:

.@CivicaRx announced two Petersburg-area facilities in recent years & turned to the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program to address the accompanying talent demands. The Talent Accelerator team developed detailed, industry-specific training in partnership with @brightpointccva.

.@Haleon_health, a leading global consumer health company, will invest $54.2M to upgrade its R&D facility in @CityRichmondVA. The modernization will enable the company to accommodate innovative technologies and expand its research capabilities. @grpva

Mountainous Nelson County is home to @WintergreenVA, a four-season mountain retreat on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The resort offers 45 holes of championship golf, seasonal skiing, snowboarding & snowtubing, and a full-service destination spa. @CVaPartnership

We are excited to announce our most recent graduates from the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program! Congratulations to the 10 graduating companies on their commitment growing their international exports. Read the release:

Listen — VEDP's Sneha Atwal spoke with Drake Goolsby, chief commercialization officer at Charlottesville-based Luna Labs, about the company's research around advanced technologies in biotech, advanced materials, & engineered systems. @CVaPartnership

With targeted investments through VEDP’s Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP), cities, counties, and regions are preparing sites for tomorrow’s industries. Learn how VBRSP prepares project-ready sites for manufacturing across Virginia:

#TradeTuesday: From @AmherstCountyVA to the Olympic podiums, @truball_axcel has hit the global bullseye! With support from @VirginiaExports, this Virginia company broke barriers in South Korea, securing elite sponsorships & global recognition: @LYHRegion

Bear Rock in Scott County was named in honor of a local trapper who caught two bear cubs at the spot. A short hike to the spot (perhaps undertaken during a more hospitable time of year) offers sweeping views across Little Stony Creek Gorge. @ScottCoTourism @VAeRegion

Did you know that many products you rely on daily are manufactured here in Virginia? From @reeses to @WeAreHII's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, hundreds of specialized manufacturers operate in Virginia, providing key products to consumers & companies.