Abbeville Fiber officially opens its state-of-the-art sawmill in Alabama
Abbeville Fiber opened its sawmill in Henry County, Ala. The company’s lone client will be Alabama-based Great Southern Wood. The new mill will house 115 workers.
Airbus begins full assembly of A220s
European plane-maker Airbus has begun production of its A220 aircraft at its facility in Mobile, Ala. The A220 was formerly the Bombardier C Series, a commercial jet that underwent much of its flight testing work from Bombardier’s facility in
Wichita. In 2017, Airbus struck a deal to become the majority stakeholder in the A220 program. Airbus is building a second production line in Mobile for the A220.
Huntsville will lead NASA lander program for return to the moon
It was announced in the summer quarter that the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., will lead NASA’s Landing System Program. NASA’s goal is to return to the moon by 2024.
New $300 million poultry plant nears completion in Northwest Arkansas
A new $300 million chicken processing plant in Northwest Arkansas is nearing completion and is on track for an opening later this year. The new Simmons Foods facility in Siloam Springs will replace a processing plant now in Decatur. The company says the Siloam Springs plant will create 1,500 jobs, and it’s expected to reach a capacity of 2,300 jobs in the next three years.
Steel company invests $150 million in Mississippi County, Ark.
Zekelman Industries will build a new mill — the world’s largest continuous ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) tube mill — in Blytheville, Ark., next to its Atlas Tube plant. The project will cost around $150 million to complete and will create 75 new jobs.
Quapaw Nation breaks ground on gaming facility and hotel in Arkansas
The Quapaw Nation broke ground on a $350 million gaming complex in Pine Bluff, Ark., in the summer quarter. The project by the Saracen Casino Resort will include a convention center, a 300-room hotel and an 80,000-square-foot gaming floor. The project will create 1,000 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent jobs once completed.
Lithium plant components arrive in El Dorado, Ark.
A German multinational chemical company has been mining brine in the El Dorado region of South Arkansas. Now the company is bringing down 12-by-36-foot modules from Canada to attempt to mine battery-grade lithium from a saltwater sea that is 10,000 feet below the south Arkansas soil.
Global tech Affirma to create 100 jobs in Fayetteville, Ark.
A technology services firm headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., Affirma Consulting, has opened a new office in Northwest Arkansas. The office in downtown Fayetteville will be the company’s primary U.S. Engineering Center of Excellence and is expected to hire more than 100 new employees in the next five years.
Railcar and barge manufacturer to expand in Arkansas
Greenbrier, a railcar and barge manufacturer, is investing $16 million in its plant in Marmaduke, Ark. The project will generate 35 new jobs in Greene County.
Universal to build new theme park in Orlando; 14,000 jobs to be created
Universal and parent company Comcast announced in the summer a new theme park called Universal’s Epic Universe. The major expansion will include hotels, restaurants and shops. The project is expected to create 14,000 jobs. Epic Universe will be the fourth Universal theme park in Florida and “represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall,” Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast, said in a statement.
Northrop Grumman will be the first commercial aerospace company to build rockets at Florida site
Northrop Grumman will move production of the OmegA rocket to Kennedy Space Center’s iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. The building, standing 525 feet tall, has been home to several NASA programs, including Apollo. It is now getting its first private-sector partner. Last year, the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center awarded Northrop a $792 million contract for OmegA’s
development.
Lockheed Martin breaks ground on missile program relocation in Space Coast Florida
Lockheed Martin’s Fleet Ballistics Missile program has had its headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., until the company announced in 2017 that it would relocate to the Space Coast. This summer, the company broke ground on its new facilities in Titusville. Lockheed is expected to create 350 jobs in the deal.
Amazon cargo hub to be set up at Florida airport
Amazon is setting up a cargo hub at the Lakeland, Fla., Airport. The online retailer is relocating its space from the Tampa International Airport to Lakeland. The project will be a $100 million investment and will create hundreds of jobs.
German medical products maker to Invest $100 million in Daytona Beach plant
Germany-based medical device manufacturer B. Braun Medical plans to spend $150 million to expand its assembly plant and add 100 jobs in Daytona Beach, Fla. The plant currently produces intravenous products for use in hospitals.
Two IT companies to hire hundreds in Florida
SoFi, a California-based online personal finance company, will hire 300 in Jacksonville. On the same day in August, SS&C Technologies, also an IT firm, announced it would add 198 jobs to its local facility.
Startup to create 400 jobs in South Florida
Shipmonk, a startup that provides packing and shipping for e-commerce companies, announced in the summer it will create 400 jobs at its new Fort Lauderdale headquarters and logistics operation. There was no word on the project’s investment totals.
Kubota to build $85 million facility in Gainesville, Ga.
Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer Kubota is spending $85 million to build an engineering and design center on about 300 acres adjacent to its factories in Gainesville. The maker of tractors, mowers, utility vehicles and industrial equipment already employs about 3,000 people in Georgia.
Amazon will bring 1,000 jobs to Atlanta
Amazon says it will open a new warehouse facility in the Atlanta area that will create 1,000 jobs. Documents filed with the state suggest it could spend as much as $200 million on the facility. Amazon already has a 4,000-employee workforce in Georgia that includes at least 250 tech jobs.
Stitch Fix to create 900 jobs in Georgia
Stitch Fix, the online personal wardrobe styling service, will open a new distribution center in Lithia Springs, Ga. The project will create over 900 new jobs in the next few years.
The company behind Rubbermaid is returning HQ to Georgia
Newell Brands, the maker of Sharpie, Rubbermaid and Yankee Candle, will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Hoboken, N.J., to Atlanta, taking with it an estimated 100 top management jobs. The company, lured to the Garden State by a hefty $27 million tax incentive package three years ago, is relocating those in leadership and executive roles. Newell’s e-commerce division, and roughly 200 employees, will remain in Hoboken.
New call center in Columbus, Ga., to employ 600
The Colorado-based Global Callcenter Solutions (GCS) cut the ribbon on its new call center in Columbus, Ga. A shuttered Winn-Dixie supermarket received a $5 million makeover to prepare for a staff of 600.
Glass manufacturer to open first U.S. plant in South Georgia
Arglass Yamamura will be opening its first U.S. facility in Lowndes County, Ga., to manufacture glass bottles. The $123 million investment will bring 150 new jobs to the county.
Furniture distributor to move operations and HQ to Georgia
In the summer quarter, furniture distributor Factory Direct Wholesale announced it is relocating its headquarters and operations to Savannah, Ga. It was headquartered in Duluth, Ga. The $17 million move will create 250 jobs.
Canadian tile importer investing $98 million in Savannah, Ga.
A Canada-based importer of tile and stone, Anatolia Tile and Stone, is set to invest $98 million in two Savannah warehouses that will employ 124 people and dramatically increase its U.S. imports.
Edifecs expands Atlanta area operations
Global health information technology solutions company, Edifecs Inc., plans to hire up to 200 associates in the next three to five years in a new operations center in Fulton County, Ga. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., and it provides health data for a variety of health plans.
Retailers to locate high-tech fulfillment center in Georgia
Grocery retailer Kroger Co. and online grocery retailer Ocado have announced plans for a new high-tech customer fulfillment center in Forest Park, Ga. The $55 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs.
Manufacturer to create 350 jobs in Kentucky
In the summer, Fibrotex USA, which makes high-tech products for the military, announced it is investing $12 million at its facilities in Stearns, Ky. The deal will create 350 jobs.
Big paper recycling deal in Kentucky
Phoenix Paper announced it will invest $200 million to build a paper recycling facility at its paper mill in Wickliffe, Ky. The recycled paper will be used to make finished paper and pulp. The deal will create 500 jobs.
Pet retailer to create jobs in Louisville MSA
Chewy.com is expanding its Louisville presence with an office space in Jeffersontown. The $4.5 million project will create 150 jobs.
Germany-based manufacturer to expand in Kentucky
Germany-based Henkel, a manufacturer of laundry and home care products, will partner with its packaging supplier, Austria-based ALPLA, for a plant in Bowling Green, Ky. The $130 million project will create 60 full-time jobs.
Atlas Air hiring 600 in Northern Kentucky
The New York-based airline Atlas Air is building an operations center near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The company is investing $34 million in the project that will create 593 jobs.
Call center to house 450 in Kentucky
Faneuil will invest over $12 million in a new national customer service facility in Lexington, Ky. The company is expected to create 450 full-time jobs by 2021.
Meal preparation company to create jobs in rural Kentucky
Meal preparation company MegaFit Meals is investing $2.9 million to build a new facility in Benton, Ky. The project will create 50 jobs in Marshall County.
Digital marketing firm hiring 400 in Louisville
El Toro, a digital marketing firm that was founded less than a decade ago, is growing in Louisville. The company offers perks such as free haircuts and a fully stocked bourbon bar open to employees at any time of the day. The company will add space and 400 employees in the NULU section of Louisville.
Another new distillery for Kentucky
Beam Suntory executives broke ground in the summer on a production facility at their flagship bourbon distilling operation in Clermont. The company is looking to build on the momentum for its super-premium craft brands, which have experienced double-digit yearly growth. The new distillery is a $60 million investment, which will include upgrading its visitor center.
And yet another distillery for Kentucky
Diageo broke ground in July on its new $130 million distillery in Lebanon, Ky. The Diageo Lebanon Distillery is expected to be fully operational in 2021. The new facility will have the capability to distill a variety of Diageo bourbon as well as American whiskey brands.
Formosa Plastics investing hundreds of millions in Louisiana
Formosa Plastics is investing $332 million to expand production of PVC at its plant in Baton Rouge, La. The company is adding new equipment at two of its three operating units.
Westlake Chemical considering $450 million expansion In Geismar
Houston-based Westlake Chemical is considering a $450 million expansion in Geismar that would create 200 construction jobs and 15 permanent jobs. The company has not made a final decision to move forward with the expansion, which would increase its volume of a chemical used in the production of PVC, a type of plastic often used in pipes.
Methanex to build third plant in Louisiana
Methanex says it is investing up to $1.4 billion to construct a third methanol facility in Geismar, La. The project will create 62 new direct jobs with average salaries of $80,000 plus benefits, according to a news release from Louisiana Economic Development.
IBM meets workforce hiring quota in Louisiana
IBM now employs 811 full-time jobs at its client innovation center in Baton Rouge. That meets the contractually obligated hiring quota with the state for its incentive package.
Nike’s new Mississippi facility to bring 250 jobs
Sports apparel company Nike has announced plans to bring a new distribution center to Marshall County in northern Mississippi. The center is expected to create 250 logistics and supply chain jobs. Nike closed a distribution center in Memphis in February, but all employees from that facility were offered roles at other facilities in the area.
Mississippi sees first LNG plant win federal approval
Two liquefied natural gas plants south of Pascagoula were approved in the summer quarter by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Investment and job counts have not been determined.
Medline Industries locates distribution hub in Mississippi
Medline Industries, which manufactures and distributes medical supplies, is investing $46 million to locate its distribution operations in Southaven, Miss. The project is expected to create 450 jobs in North Mississippi. A portion of the new jobs will be filled by Medline’s existing employees at its Memphis location.
Grill manufacturer to relocate HQ to Mississippi
The Middleby Corporation is relocating its Lynx Grills operations from California to the Viking Range facilities in Greenwood, Miss. The $5 million relocation will create 200 jobs.
Manufacturer locating plant in the Mississippi Delta
Image Industries, a manufacturer of custom parts such as weld studs, shear connectors and concrete anchors, is relocating its cold forming operations from Illinois to Clarksdale, Miss. The project is expected to create 50 jobs.
Enviva plans terminal at Port of Pascagoula in Mississippi
Enviva, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, plans to invest over $60 million to build the new Pascagoula terminal, which is expected to directly employ 30 full-time workers, and support about 150 jobs during construction.
BancorpSouth adding 100 jobs in Tupelo, Miss.
The Tupelo-based BancorpSouth is investing $15 million and adding 100 jobs at its facilities in the city. The bank has relocated several employees to its headquarters to process about $20 billion in loans.
Boat manufacturer to locate new facility in Amory, Miss.
Avid Boats will locate a new production facility in Amory, Miss. The company makes aluminum bass boats. About 75 jobs are expected to be created with the $1.6 million investment.
Missouri mine to be repurposed
An old mine in Fredericktown, Mo., could bring in hundreds of new jobs to Madison County. The Madison Mine/Anschutz Mine will be repurposed and reopened as the Missouri Cobalt Mine. Once it is fully operational, officials said it would be the only primary cobalt mine in the United States, and would create hundreds of jobs.
Big deal in Missouri
Bayer’s North American Crop Science Division will invest $164 million to expand and relocate 500 new, high-paying jobs to Creve Coeur, Mo. The German agriculture giant closed its Research Triangle crop science headquarters as part of the move to the St. Louis area.
Boeing to invest $70 million in Missouri plant
Boeing announced in the summer it will invest $70 million in its missile and munitions plant in St. Charles, Mo. The expansion will not add any employees to the plant.
Briggs & Stratton to bring 130 jobs to Missouri
Briggs & Stratton announced in the summer that it is expanding its plant in Poplar Bluff, Mo. The $15 million project will create 130 jobs.
Honda expanding its aircraft plant in North Carolina
Honda Aircraft is expanding its plant at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C. The Japanese company is investing $15.5 million and adding an 83,000-square-foot expansion bringing the company’s total investment there to $245 million. The plant houses about 1,500 workers.
Pfizer to invest $500 million in North Carolina
New York-based Pfizer is investing $500 million in a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Sanford, N.C. Pfizer employs almost 4,000 in North Carolina. This new facility is expected to create 300 more jobs.
Xerox to build new Center of Excellence in North Carolina
Connecticut-based Xerox announced in the summer it is building a Center of Excellence in Cary, N.C. It is the fourth such facility the company has built. The others are in Palo Alto, Calif.; Webster, N.Y.; and Toronto. The $18.4 million project will create 600 jobs.
Cree to invest $1 billion at its headquarters in North Carolina
Cree, a leading LED lighting manufacturer and provider of semiconductor products for power and radio-frequency applications, is investing $1 billion at its headquarters in Durham, N.C. The company will expand its silicon carbide materials capabilities and wafer fabrication capacity.
Mississippi furniture manufacturer to add jobs in North Carolina
United Furniture Industries is adding jobs at plants in North Carolina, Mississippi and California. The upholstery and case goods furniture company is expanding by 500 jobs at the three locations.
Policygenius to hire hundreds in North Carolina
Policygenius, a fast-growing online insurance platform, will locate a new technical and operations center in Durham County, creating at least 377 jobs over the next five years. The company will invest nearly $6 million in Durham.
Merck to build new plant in Durham, N.C.
After announcing a $1 billion expansion to its manufacturing facility in Elkton, Va., to support production of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil, Merck has now announced a new facility in Durham, N.C., to produce the same vaccine. The company will build a new 225,000-square-foot plant in Durham that will house 425 workers, and will also expand its existing facility in Wilson, N.C.
Metals processor planning new facility in Monroe, N.C.
Pittsburgh-based TDY Industries has bought 124 acres next to its plant in Monroe with plans for a 210,000-square-foot facility that would supply metals for the aerospace industry. TDY Industries, a unit of Allegheny Technologies Inc., is going through the state permitting processes to build near Allegheny’s current ATI Specialty Materials plant.
New tenant at the North Carolina Global TransPark
The North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston, N.C., has a new tenant in Jetstream Aviation. The company, which will hire 145, will perform aircraft paint and refurbishment.
Accounts payable service to locate second HQ in Charlotte
AvidXchange will break ground in the fourth quarter on its second headquarters building, a $41 million investment. The software developer will add 201,000 square feet at its AvidXchange Music Factory and hire 1,220 jobs.
ABB adds jobs in North Carolina
In the summer quarter, engineering and technology giant ABB announced plans to expand a North Carolina facility and add more than 400 jobs in its U.S. electrification operations. The company said the nearly $40 million project would upgrade machinery and add 200,000 square feet of space at its facility in Mebane. Its U.S. headquarters is located in Cary, N.C.
Blue Cross hiring 170 in Winston-Salem
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina said in the summer quarter it will expand its Winston-Salem operations by up to 170 jobs as part of the new Healthy Blue Medicaid program. The insurer already has about 600 employees in Winston-
Salem.
Honda Power Equipment adds $46 million expansion to North Carolina Plant
Honda Power Equipment plans a $46.4 million expansion of its plant in Alamance County. The company, which makes lawn-mower engines, string trimmers and other equipment, said the expansion includes a production line for the new Honda GCV general-purpose engine.
Silicon Valley startup to open Raleigh office
Startup Egnyte, a cloud storage firm, looked at Pittsburgh, Detroit and several cities in Florida before deciding it will put its East Coast office in Raleigh, N.C. The company is expected to create 120 jobs.
Telephonics expands In Elizabeth City, N.C.
Telephonics Corp., a communication system company, will invest $5.5 million in a new facility located in Elizabeth City with plans to create 75 jobs as it expands its operations in Pasquotank County, N.C. Telephonics designs and manufactures sophisticated radar and communications systems for the military and aviation industry.
Expansion in Northeastern North Carolina
Hockmeyer Equipment, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art process equipment, is expanding its facilities in Elizabeth City, The company is investing $6 million and adding 90 jobs.
American Airlines expands its facility in Oklahoma
Fort Worth-based American Airlines is expanding its largest maintenance base in Tulsa. In fact, it is the largest commercial aviation base maintenance facility in the world. The project will add 400 workers to the more than 5,000 that currently work there.
Oklahoma primed for Amazon
Amazon has begun accepting applications for more than 1,500 warehouse jobs at its new fulfillment center in Oklahoma City. The jobs are part of what the tech giant estimates will be about 1,750 full-time jobs and $146 million in capital investment over the next five years. The hiring spree comes at a time when Amazon is also planning to open a second fulfillment center in Tulsa.
Denver company to expand, create 350 jobs in Oklahoma
The Denver-based insurance and technology company TTEC Holdings will open a facility in Oklahoma City. The deal will create 350 jobs.
Gold rush in South Carolina?
Potentially rich deposits of gold in South Carolina are fueling the expansion of a huge mine and the prospect of 250 new jobs in a tiny community with a history of high unemployment. Australia-based OceanaGold’s expansion plan would increase its existing 4,552-acre Haile Gold Mine site by more than 900 acres near Kershaw, a town in Lancaster County. The project is pending approval by federal and state environmental regulators.
Trane to add hundreds of jobs in Columbia, S.C.
Air-conditioning manufacturer Trane has added 700,000 square feet to its factory in Columbia, S.C., which is now 1 million square feet under roof. The company is expected to add 700 jobs.
Cabinet manufacturer to set up shop in South Carolina
Adornus Cabinetry, a manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, will establish manufacturing operations in Lancaster County, S.C. The project, which will have about a $10 million investment, will create 210 jobs.
Big Gun Robotics expanding operations in Newberry County, S.C.
Big Gun Robotics, a robotic welding company that supplies heavy equipment manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Newberry County. The $3.6 million investment is creating 16 new jobs over the next five years. Founded in 2014, Big Gun Robotics services the business-to-business market in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast. The company manufactures large steel assemblies for mining and heavy construction equipment like front loaders and excavators.
Spa and tub manufacturer to add jobs in Johnson City, Tenn.
The Northeast TN Regional Economic Development Partnership has announced LPI is expanding its Johnson City operations. LPI has purchased the former Bosch Braking plant. The company is a hot tub and spa manufacturer that currently employs 275 people, and will add between 150 and 200 more employees.
Hundreds of jobs expected for Memphis biotech facility
Congnate BioServices has hired about 140 workers since 2017, but thanks to a round of growth capital from New York-based EW Healthcare Partners in August, additional hiring could be done at its Memphis facility. The company conducts commercialization services — including manufacturing — for a variety of medical markets.
Large Amazon facility set for Memphis area
It appears that Amazon is about to expand its large presence in Memphis. Atlanta-based Seefried Industrial Properties filed a zoning application to construct a five-story distribution facility with 2,000 parking spaces in Frayser. The facility is expected to house 2,000 workers.
FedEx investing another $450 million in Memphis hub
FedEx has announced it will make an additional $450 million investment in the $1.1 billion Memphis Hub modernization project previously announced in March 2018. The investment will now exceed $1.5 billion to construct a new sorting facility and install state-of-the-art systems.
Lightning Source investing $22 million in Tennessee manufacturing facility
Lightning Source will establish its fifth U.S. facility in Jackson, Tenn. The La Vergne-based company will invest $22 million and create nearly 150 jobs in Madison County over the next three years. Lightning Source provides on-demand print and distribution services for books to the publishing industry, and offers publishers the ability to print books in any quantity.
Manufacturer expands in Tennessee
Surface Dynamics, an orthopedic 3D printing company, is investing $10 million in its facility in Bartlett, Tenn., in the Memphis MSA. The deal will create 110 jobs.
Tennessee-based company announces 200-job expansion In Tullahoma
EnableComp announced its plans to expand operations and create a third office in middle Tennessee. The Franklin, Tenn.-based company will invest nearly $1 million to open a new office in Tullahoma, with plans to hire 200 new jobs. EnableComp assists healthcare companies with workers’ compensation claims.
Swiss manufacturer to expand Tennessee operations
Switzerland-based TE Connectivity, a manufacturer of connectors and sensors, will invest more than $15.7 million to expand its operations center in Tullahoma, Tenn. The company will hire 100 in the deal.
H-E-B reveals plans for new tech center in San Antonio
A supermarket chain based in San Antonio, Texas, has announced plans for a new tech center that will bring 500 new jobs to San Antonio. H-E-B will build a five-story tech center at its San Antonio headquarters that will house 1,000 employees as the company grows the H-E-B Digital team.
Indiana company to build new steel mill near Corpus Christi
Indiana-based Steel Dynamics announced in the summer it will build a $1.9 billion flat roll steel mill in south Texas and create about 600 jobs. Steel Dynamics says the electric arc-furnace unit will be in Sinton, about 25 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. A spokesperson for Steel Dynamics said the site is strategically located for the southwestern U.S. and Mexico markets.
Raytheon expanding in Texas with 500 jobs
Massachusetts-based Raytheon is expanding its facility in McKinney, located just north of Dallas. Raytheon’s Space and Airborne Systems is adding 500 jobs and building a “factory of the future.” Raytheon has a $5 billion presence in North Texas.
Boeing to add 500 jobs in Texas
Defense contractor Boeing is ramping up work on the U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet fighter jets. The project is expected to create 500 jobs.
Lockheed Martin expands Texas facility
Lockheed Martin recently announced the opening of a 30,000-square-foot building at its campus in Lufkin, Texas. This latest expansion, which will focus on expanding production of electrical systems and components, will bring 125 new jobs.
Uber bringing 3,000 jobs to Dallas
Uber Technologies is establishing a new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas. The ride-sharing company will create 3,000 jobs and invest $75 million in the project.
Construction to begin on $335 million wind farm in Texas
Renewable energy developer Longroad Energy announced the beginning of construction for the $335 million El Campo wind farm in Knox County. The El Campo project is expecting to provide employment for approximately 200 people during construction.
Firm hiring 300 in Houston
A Kansas City-based engineering, architecture and construction firm is adding 300 jobs at its facilities in Houston. Burns & McDonnell will increase its space in Uptown Houston from 158,000 to 218,000 square feet.
Cancer-fighting healthcare firm to add jobs in Irving, Texas
Caris Life Sciences is developing a state-of-the-art corporate park in Irving that will create research and development space for the cancer-fighting company. The project is expected to create 500 jobs.
Satair investing $10 million in Virginia expansion
Satair, a subsidiary of Airbus, will invest more than $10 million to expand the Loudoun County Satair Customer Service Logistics Center that supports and services the Airbus global aircraft fleet. The company will move into a new, 250,000-square-foot facility in Loudoun County.
CoStar to add 100 jobs in Richmond
Real estate research firm CoStar Group is cutting jobs in Atlanta and moving them to Richmond, Va. The Washington, D.C.-based company said it is adding 100 jobs in Virginia’s capital city.
Amazon to open new fulfillment center in Richmond
Amazon, by far the most active company making investments in the South, will invest $10 million and bring 150 jobs to Richmond, adding to the10,000-plus positions statewide.
Air traffic surveillance company expanding in Fairfax County, Va.
Aireon, an air traffic surveillance company, is expanding its office space in Tysons by nearly 150 percent to accommodate more than 50 new jobs over the next three years.
LifeNet announces expansion to Virginia facility
A Virginia Beach organ and tissue bank is continuing to expand by spending close to $1.8 million in upgrades at its facility in the Lynnhaven business corridor. LifeNet also plans to create 44 new positions, with an average annual salary of more than $55,000, as part of the expansion.
Metals manufacturer will expand in Virginia
A manufacturer of copper tubing for use in the construction market is investing in its facilities in Shenandoah County, Va. The company will invest $8 million and hire 102 workers in the project.
Italian manufacturer celebrates new factory
Pietro Fiorentini recently celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Weirton, W.Va. The company’s new facility represents a total investment of $9 million. Pietro Fiorentini manufactures equipment for the oil-and-gas industry.
Food processor expands
Tasty Blend Foods recently completed an expansion in Putnam County, W.Va. The company manufactures dry mixes and bakery goods. The $3 million expansion will enable the company to produce snack breakfast sandwiches and biscuits. The project will add 20 jobs to the current workforce of 45.
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