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Governor Announces 15 Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets with Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that fifteen companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program. VALET, which now has more than 300 graduated companies, assists Virginia exporters that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. “Exports […]

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Sixteen Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program

RICHMOND—The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 16 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists companies in the Commonwealth that are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. To participate, each business must meet both quantitative and qualitative selection criteria, and participating […]

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All Points Broadband Regional Project Receives $95 Million Grant for Fiber-to-the-Home Initiative

Augusta County, as part of a northern Shenandoah Valley regional project implemented by All Points Broadband, will receive fiber-to-the-home internet access to unserved areas of the county. RICHMOND, Va. – All Points Broadband announced today that its regional broadband project in partnership with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (“NSVRC”) and the Counties of Augusta, […]

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Job Starter: Advanced Manufacturing Training

WEYERS CAVE VA – Offering paid training and a chance to interview with seven manufacturing companies, Job Starter: Advanced Manufacturing Training is a new program provided by Blue Ridge Community College aimed at bringing awareness to modern manufacturing in the Shenandoah Valley region. Participants have the opportunity to experience multiple company cultures and ultimately, will […]

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Governor Northam Announces CAVA to Establish Production and Packaging Operation in Augusta County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CAVA, a Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, will invest over $30 million to establish a new processing and packaging operation in Augusta County. The company will construct a 57,000-square-foot facility in Mill Place Commerce Park. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the project, which will create 52 […]

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