RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) will make a multi-million dollar investment in new machinery at its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The company will purchase new 10-and 20-ton overhead cranes, a new paint booth, a washer/deburrer, an automatic storage retrieval system, and new assembly workstations. Sumitomo recently built […]
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Governor Northam Announces 30 New Jobs in Augusta County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that NIBCO INC., a manufacturer of wrot copper fittings for the flow control industry, will invest $14 million to expand its operation in Augusta County. The company is investing in its infrastructure, adding new equipment and updating technology, training programs, and new product development. The project will create 30 new […]
Augusta County Tourism announces 2018-2019 Grant Program
VERONA, VA – Augusta County Tourism announces the release of its third annual tourism grant program to support and enhance tourism efforts within Augusta County. To be eligible for the Augusta County 2018-2019 Tourism Grant Program, initiatives must occur between August 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. The program will be a competitive process. The […]
Governor Northam Announces 34 New Jobs in Augusta County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that ComSonics, Inc., a world-class design, manufacturing, sales, and repair solutions provider for electronics and fiber optics, will invest $615,000 to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The company will purchase new equipment and make facility improvements to allow for additional space. In conjunction with this project, 34 new […]
Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Release 10-Year Strategic Plan for Career and Technical Education
VERONA VA- Today, the Offices of Economic Development for the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro as well as Augusta County release the outcome of a collaborative project, a 10-Year Strategic Plan for Career and Technical Education. The goal of finding skilled workers for critical positions, especially those with technical certifications, is becoming more difficult for […]
Governor Northam Announces 20 New Jobs in Augusta County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Provides US, Inc., a manufacturer of heat exchangers, will invest $897,000 to expand its operation in Augusta County. The company has secured 50,000 square feet of additional production space, and will install new equipment to meet increased demand. The project will create 20 new jobs. “Provides US opened its […]
Augusta County Economic Development and Tourism Releases New Tourism Website
VERONA, VA – Augusta County Economic Development & Tourism is excited to announce a complete redesign of the Augusta County Tourism website is live at www.visitaugustacounty.com. Focused on Augusta County’s largest tourism assets, the new site highlights Outdoor Recreation, Scenic Drives & Motorcycle Tours, Farms, Craft Beer, and Antiques as well as Augusta County’s […]
Tourism Grant Program for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO VA– Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) announces the release of the spring grant program for 2018. GART, which incorporates tourism efforts from Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro, will focus on businesses operating within those localities. The program enables up to four grant awards of $2,500 maximum per grant. Judges for the GART grants will […]