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Western PWC Del. Lovejoy to file five anti-data center bills
01/09/25 / Breaking News / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Western Prince William Delegate Ian Lovejoy (R-22) has issued a news release saying he will submit five unique pieces of legislation aimed at mitigating growing data center impacts, particularly in Prince William County.
Consulting firm specializing in data center buildings to locate in Winchester
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/09/24 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government /
"This new operation highlights the strength of Virginia's technology talent pipeline," said Caren Merrick, Secretary of Commerce and Trade. "AXYS' investment of over $2.1 million will enhance the Commonwealth's already solid position as a national leader in supporting innovative companies in the tech sector looking to build data centers.”
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Ten localities get outdoors tourism grants
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05/03/24 / Breaking News / Business / Environment / Money & Taxes /
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that 10 Virginia communities will launch new tourism programs to boost their outdoor recreation economies. Each was awarded up to $20,000.
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Packaging manufacturer to consolidate in Blacksburg and then expand
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 05/01/24 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
ESS Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of the Pacteon Group that specializes in complete packaging line design and equipment manufacturing, will invest $1.6 million to increase capacity and expand in Blacksburg (Montgomery County).
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Specialty chemical firm to grow in Suffolk with $193 million in new facilities and 34 new jobs
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 01/11/24 / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Jan. 11, 2024 that Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, will invest $193 million to expand its operation in the City of Suffolk.
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New meat processing facility coming to Farmville, with USDA inspections
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FROM the Office of Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin 12/28/23 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Good Eating / Health & Safety /
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Dec. 28 that 5 Pillar Meats, LLC will create 12 new jobs and invest more than $1.7 million to build a new, multi-species, meat processing facility in the Prince Edward County Business Park in Farmville. The new facility will provide processing services, under USDA inspection, for southside Virginia producers with a focus on beef, lamb, and goats.
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Virginia eyes economic boom with world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria
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FROM the Office of Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin 12/13/23 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Governor Glenn Youngkin today, Dec. 13, announced a $2 billion public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in the City of Alexandria at Potomac Yard.
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Va. Dept. of Energy gives kudos to Bull Run Quarry for safety record
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FROM Va. Department of Energy 06/22/23 / Breaking News / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government /
Virginia mines recognized for exemplary safety and rclamation measures.
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Abduction and malicious wounding charged
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 01/11/23 / Business / Environment / Health & Safety /
Three arrested in separate incidents.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
