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Microporous recognized as Top Deal in North America by Site Selection Magazine
Today, Site Selection Magazine announced that Microporous, a lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Deal in North America. In November of 2024, Microporous announced plans to invest $1.35 billion to establish a new facility in Pittsylvania County and create 2,015 new jobs. The company will develop on Lot 1...
Child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a workforce solution
Microporous has plans to soon announce the first phase of our Child Care Initiative, a program which will offer grants to help address regional child care needs. Southern Virginia is on the rise. With bold investment, strategic development and strong regional partnerships, the region is building a future where innovation and opportunity go hand...
SoVa Taskforce hosted their 3rd annual Workforce Solutions Summit
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 the SoVa Taskforce hosted their third annual Workforce Solutions Summit at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The event aimed to provide solutions to regional employers and address the challenges faced by local employers. With over 100 attendees representing various industries and sectors from around the...
Cambridge Pavingstones With ArmorTec to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Pittsylvania County
Hardscape products manufacturer will invest $47.35 million and create 55 new jobs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Cambridge Pavers, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality pavers, slabs, and wall systems, will invest $47.35 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County. The company will...
Microporous to Invest $1.35 Billion and Create Over 2,000 Jobs in Pittsylvania County
Battery separator manufacturer will establish over 1 million square feet of facilities on the Southern Virginia Megasite RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Microporous LLC, a leading manufacturer of battery separators, will invest $1.35 billion to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County. The company...
ROUTE 311 (HARVILLE-SAUNDERS PARKWAY) NOW OPEN IN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
LYNCHBURG — Today, Virginia's Secretary of Transportation, W. Sheppard "Shep" Miller, III, along with various state and local officials held a ribbon cutting to celebrate completion of Route 311 in Pittsylvania County. Senator Tammy Mulchi, who serves on the House Transportation Committee and Delegate Eric Phillips joined Secretary Miller in...
TECHnista, LLC to Establish National Training Center in Pittsylvania County
Education consulting company will invest $1.5 million and create 15 new jobs to support Department of Defense contract RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that TECHnista, LLC, an education consulting company specializing in curriculum development for K-12 programs in defense and advanced manufacturing industries, will invest...
RBW Sports & Classics to Establish New Facility in Virginia
U.K.-based company will produce its first left-hand drive sports cars for U.S. market in Danville-Pittsylvania County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that RBW Sports & Classics, the United Kingdom’s only manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars, will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing...
Plans underway for new shell building
The planning process for a new shell building in Halifax County for economic development purposes is underway. The proposed location of the shell building is a 14.7-acre plot of land in the Southern Virginia Technology Park owned by the Halifax County Industrial Development Authority, IDA executive director Kristy Johnson told the Halifax County...
America’s Top State for Business Announces $126 Million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grants
Virginia announces 23 grants in 12 regions across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today awarded a total of $126 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants for 23 sites across the Commonwealth. Administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), this discretionary program...