Made in Virginia Program

Reshore. Compete. Grow.

The Made in Virginia Program is a statewide initiative by the Virginia Manufacturers Association to strengthen supply chains, drive innovation, and support manufacturers through strategic collaboration and cost-effective solutions.

Vision 2027

The Made in Virginia Program supports the Virginia Manufacturers Association’s Vision 2027 goals by:

expanding supplier diversity and access to public/private resources
promoting reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI)
enhancing competitiveness through workforce development and cost intelligence assessment

Who It Serves

The program supports manufacturers across Virginia, with a focus on key industries including: Food & Beverage, Electronics, Chemicals, Machinery, Medical Devices, and more.

Core Services

Service Areas

Cost Optimization | Enabling today’s business leaders to achieve transformative change through cost optimization and expert-led consultancy.
Workforce Solutions | Solutions include process improvement consulting and assessment tools, apprenticeships, and fast-track credentials to help employers support new domestic operations.
Reshoring | Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Import Substitution Program (ISP) assessments help firms review macro and micro data.
Technology Innovation | Access discounted Siemens software and mentoring.
Business Strategy & Capital Access | Market research, capital readiness, and commercialization support for manufacturers.
Collaboration & Best Practices | Strategic partners, public and private, share insights, resources, and success models across the network.

Strategic Partners

Private Sector Partners

Reshoring Initiative® | TCO & ISP tools
ERA Group | Cost optimization and expert-led business consultancy
Spatial Integrated Systems (SIS) · a Siemens Platinum Sell and Service Expert Software Partner | Siemens-powered digital tools
Virginia Manufacturers Association & Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI) | Workforce training & credentials, and economic development and incentive consulting

Public Sector Partners

Virginia Small Business Development Center (VA SBDC) | No-cost expert advising to help manufacturers improve operations, access capital, and grow.

Public sector partnerships are being finalized to offer support in economic development, energy management, finance, incentives, international trade, market research, and talent development.

Announcement Webinar

Strategic partners presented the Made in Virginia Program on Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 3, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Made in Virginia Program?

The Made in Virginia Program is a VMA-led initiative to help manufacturers reshore operations, improve supply chains, and access workforce, innovation, and economic development resources.

Who can participate?

Manufacturers of all sizes across Virginia, especially those in the food, electronics, chemicals, machinery, and medical sectors, are encouraged to learn more about the program.

What services are offered?

Made in Virginia Program’s services include reshoring analysis, cost optimization, digital transformation, workforce training, and access to public/private grants and incentives.

How do I get started?

Contact Wes Smith for a free onboarding and needs assessment.

Are there any costs involved?

Several Made in Virginia services are subsidized or offered at no cost through strategic partnerships. For example, SpendVue™ assessments are free for VMA members.

How is this different from other programs?

The Made in Virginia Program is not a sales program—it’s a coordinated, statewide effort that prevents duplication and connects manufacturers to the right services at the right time.

Who are the strategic partners?

Private partners for the Made in Virginia Program include Reshoring Initiative®, ERA Group, SIS, and the Manufacturing Skills Institute. Public sector partners will be finalized by November 15, 2025.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a manufacturer or a service provider, the Made in Virginia Program offers a coordinated path to growth, innovation, and resilience.