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Virginia Manufacturing Cup Winners to Be Revealed at the Virginia Manufacturing Gala
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2026 Virginia Manufacturing Cup Winners to Be Revealed at the Virginia Manufacturing Gala -The Commonwealth's Premier Manufacturing Celebration Returns November 6- Richmond, VA—The...
Path to Prime Program Launched with U.S. SBA
CONTACT: Jenna Winesjwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2026 Path to Prime Program Launched with U.S. SBA -Strengthening Manufacturing Competitiveness Across Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania- Richmond, VA—The U.S. SBA, Virginia...
Virginia Manufacturers Association Launches Statewide Manufacturing Executive Roundtable Series
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2026 Virginia Manufacturers Association Launches Statewide Manufacturing Executive Roundtable Series -Virginia manufacturers come together to address workforce, competitiveness, growth,...
VMA & MSI Awarded U.S. SBA E2G Grant for New Path to Prime Program
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2026 VMA & MSI Awarded U.S. SBA E2G Grant for New Path to Prime Program -First of Its Kind Regional Collaboration with West Virginia Manufacturers Association and Pennsylvania...
Regional Collaboration Supports AM² Tech Hub Grant
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2026 Regional Collaboration Supports AM² Tech Hub Grant -Targeted Investment Strengthens Advanced Manufacturing & Workforce Alignment- RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia Manufacturers Association...
Virginia Manufacturers Association Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2026 Virginia Manufacturers Association Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026 Richmond, VA—The Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is proud to join employers, educators,...
Introducing Future Makers: A New Pathway for Virginia’s Young Innovators
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2026 Introducing Future Makers: A New Pathway for Virginia’s Young Innovators -Empowering Virginia Students to Design, Build, & Showcase Innovative Manufactured Products- Richmond,...
Virginia Manufacturers Association Expands Workforce Offerings with Blue4 International
CONTACT: Wes Smith wsmith@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2026 Virginia Manufacturers Association Expands Workforce Offerings with Blue4 International -New MSI & Blue4 Collaboration Delivers Measurable Performance Gains for Manufacturers-...
New Report Examines the Economic Impact of Litigation Costs in Virginia
CONTACT: Jenna Wines jwines@vamanufacturers.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2026 New Report Examines the Economic Impact of Litigation Costs in Virginia -Economic Impact Report Raises Concerns for Manufacturers- RICHMOND, VA—A new economic report released by...
Industry News
Hapco Celebrates 75 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence in Lighting Infrastructure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · January 12, 2026 CONTACT Hapco Pole Products Contact: Scott Hampton Email: Scott.Hampton@hapco.com Hapco Celebrates 75 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence in Lighting Infrastructure Abingdon, VA — January 12, 2026 — Hapco, a leading...
Governor Glenn Youngkin: Virginia is Ready to Take Full Responsibility for K-12 Education
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · March 20, 2025 CONTACTS Office of the Governor Contact: Peter Finocchio Email: Peter.Finocchio@governor.virginia.gov Governor Glenn Youngkin: Virginia is Ready to Take Full...
Manufacturers to Trump and Congress: Act Now on Comprehensive, Commonsense Manufacturing Strategy as Tariffs Hit Manufacturing Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2025 CONTACT NAM Media Relations Manufacturers to Trump and Congress: Act Now on Comprehensive, Commonsense Manufacturing Strategy as Tariffs Hit Manufacturing Industry National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons...
Speaker Scott Provides Update on 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session
For Immediate Release - Jan. 7, 2025 Contact: Gianni Snidle Email: GSnidle@house.virginia.gov Phone: (703) 310-8464 Speaker Scott Provides Update on 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session Richmond, VA - Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates Don Scott released the...
Super Radiator Coils to Expand Operations in Chesterfield County
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · November 15, 2024 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Contact: Christian Martinez Email: Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Pryor...
Press Release: Appalachian Power Explores Small Modular Reactors to Meet Future Energy Demand in Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT George Porter 540-985-2968 gaporter@aep.com APPALACHIAN POWER EXPLORES SMALL MODULAR REACTORS TO MEET FUTURE ENERGY DEMAND IN VIRGINIA Roanoke, V.a., Nov. 14, 2024 – In a major step toward securing Virginia’s reliable energy...
Press Release: Microporous to Invest $1.35 Billion and Create Over 2,000 Jobs in Pittsylvania County
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · November 13, 2024 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Contact: Christian Martinez Email: Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Pryor...
Press Release: Governor Glenn Youngkin Assesses Storm Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · September 28, 2024 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Contact: Christian Martinez Email: Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Governor Glenn Youngkin Assesses Storm Damage Caused by...
VEDP Press Release: Virginia’s International Trade Team Recognized with Nation’s Top Export Award for Second Time
Summary: The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) International Trade team won the "E Star" Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for the second time. On May 14, U.S. Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Diane Farrell presented...