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Prince George Economic Growth Aided by Hometown Hero

Yoti Jabri grew up in Prince George County, where his father, Abe Jabri, operated a […]


Premium Window and Door Manufacturer to Establish New Facility in Virginia, Creating 659 New Jobs

PGT Innovations to invest $54.3 million in former Rolls-Royce facility in Prince George County RICHMOND, […]


Unlocking Economic Vitality: Sussex County’s Innovative Approach to Business Attraction

Over the course of economic development history, innovation and collaboration have consistently played vital roles […]


Secretary Merrick Tours the Gateway Region’s Authentic Communities and Companies

On October 19th, Virginia’s Gateway Region hosted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick for […]


Sussex County Receives $247,900 Grant from Virginia Business Ready Sites Program

Funding will allow the County to develop a master plan and conceptual engineering design for […]


Worldwide Retail Solutions Inc locates in SouthPoint Business Park adding 60 new jobs

Prince George, VA – Worldwide Retail Solutions Inc., a retail solutions company, has chosen to expand […]


Restoration Bioproducts Breaks Ground in Sussex County to Produce Biochar and Green Energy

WAVERLY, VA, UNITED STATES — Local and state officials joined Restoration Bioproducts yesterday to break ground for […]


Richmond-Petersburg Region Is a Winner of the National Build Back Better Regional Challenge

Richmond/Petersburg, VA, September 2, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) today […]


Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Multi-Location Investment by DroneUp, Creating 655 Jobs in Virginia

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that DroneUp, LLC, a leading drone flight […]


Governor Glenn Youngkin Joins Local, Community Leaders to Launch Partnership for Petersburg

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today launched the Partnership for Petersburg initiative with state, local, […]