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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Unveiling of First Green Book Historic Plaques

Commonwealth of Virginia

Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2023

CONTACTS:

Office of the Governor

Contact: Macaulay Porter

Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov

Virginia Tourism Corporation

Contact: Andrew Cothern

Email: acothern@virginia.org

Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Contact: Ivy Tan

Email: Ivy.Tan@dhr.virginia.gov

Virginia Department of Transportation

Contact: Marshall Herman

Email: Marshall.Herman@VDOT.Virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Unveiling of First Green Book Historic Plaques

New plaque on historical highway marker at Hampton’s Bay Shore Beach to commemorate site featured in Virginia's Green Book

HAMPTON – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today an unveiling of the first of new plaques attached to historical highway markers at Bay Shore Beach to commemorate sites featured in Virginia's Green Book, a travel guide for Black Americans.

Virginia Tourism Corporation, in collaboration with the Office of Delegate Mike Mullin (D-93), the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau held a ceremony to unveil the plaque at the original site for the Bay Shore Hotel, a popular vacation destination in Virginia for Black Americans during the time when local and state Jim Crow laws legalized racial segregation. The plaque serves as a supplement to the historical highway marker, which was dedicated and installed at the site in June 2018.

Written by Victor Hugo Green and first published in 1936, “The Negro Motorist Green Book” was a guide for Black Americans that provided a list of hotels, guest houses, service stations, drug stores, taverns, barbershops, restaurants, and other spots known to be safe for traveling during this time.

“This is a truly momentous occasion to honor an untold part of Virginia’s history,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “The sites listed in Virginia’s Green Book were necessary for safe traveling options for Black Americans and these markers will add more context to these areas to tell a more accurate and inclusive story for all Virginians.”

“Many of these historic sites are no longer standing and can only be found in pages of the Green Book,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “These plaques are a way to keep the history of these places alive for the travelers exploring the area.”

The Bay Shore Hotel was listed in Virginia’s Green Book from 1947-1958, and again from 1962-1964 and 1966-1967. The property began as a four-room cottage in 1898 and by 1925, expanded into a four-story beachfront hotel with 70 rooms, long porches facing the water, and a dance hall that brought in famous entertainers like Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Redd Foxx. The hotel attracted thousands of Black travelers from the mid-Atlantic region before it closed and was torn down in 1973.

“The Bay Shore Hotel was such a popular tourist destination and has an extensive history that many travelers do not know about,” said Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Travis A. Voyles. “This is just one of many locations throughout the Commonwealth that tells the history of important places to Black Americans. We encourage residents and travelers to visit these plaques to learn more about these times in Virginia’s history.”

Del. Mullin introduced House Bill 1968 to designate or approve supplementary plaques for historic site markers identifying Green Book locations and businesses in Virginia. The bill also calls for additional funding to document surviving buildings listed in the Green Book. The study will help make the historic properties eligible for potential sources of funding, highway markers, and increase public education about the Green Book and Black History in Virginia. Governor Youngkin signed the Green Book legislation into law in March 2023.

"I'm grateful for Delegate Jeion Ward, who inspired this bill and whose hard work helped in its passage," said Delegate Mike Mullin. "Thanks to the efforts of the agencies involved, visitors can now enjoy these historic sites and learn more about our state's important past. We hope to see more of the Green Book sites in Virginia honored as the project continues."

“As a result of these specially designed plaques, a network of sites included in Virginia editions of the Green Book will begin to take shape, calling public attention to the importance of these travel guides to Black Americans during segregation,” said Department of Historic Resources Director Julie V. Langan. “Unfortunately, we won’t have enough funding to install a new highway marker at every Green Book location in the Commonwealth. We may receive special funding that we can put toward a few new markers, but often a local government or a local historical society will step up to cover the cost of what goes into establishing a marker, from the research to its manufacturing. Each of these markers would then have a Green Book plaque attached to its post.”

Historic Green Book plaques for markers that qualify should be installed over the next several months. These are planned to be placed at original sites including the Yancey House & Grasty Library and the Holbrook-Ross Historic District in Danville, Fayette Street in Martinsville, along with Jackson Ward, Navy Hill, and the Miller's and Eggleston Hotels in Richmond.

For more information on the Virginia’s Green Book plaques, click here.

About Virginia Tourism Corporation

Virginia is for Lovers is one of the most iconic and recognizable travel brands in the world. Using that powerful brand equity, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is charged with promoting the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination by showcasing all there is to love in a Virginia vacation. The dollars spent by travelers fuel the economy, provide jobs for Virginians, and improve communities across the state. Simply put, tourism helps make Virginia a great place to live, work, and visit.

Learn more at virginia.org.

About Virginia Department of Historic Resources

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) is the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Virginia. As the SHPO, DHR administers a number of federal programs. DHR is also a state agency in the Natural and Historic Resources Secretariat. DHR fosters, encourages, and supports the stewardship and use of Virginia’s significant architectural, archaeological, and historic resources as valuable assets for the economic, educational, social, and cultural benefit of citizens and communities.

For more, visit dhr.virginia.gov.

About Virginia Department of Transportation

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the state's roads, bridges, and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail, and public transportation. Virginia has the third-largest state-maintained highway system in the country, behind Texas and North Carolina.

For more, visit virginiadot.org.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

NorthernVirginiaGOP.com AGENDA Newsletter - October 2023

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Do you know of an event our 50,000+ subscribers should know about? Let us know at JTParmelee@aol.com. NOTE: Unfortunately, my ISP has been intermittently throttling my service, so by the time you receive this, a few of the events in this calendar may have passed. Also, some event details may change after publication, so we recommend you check www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com before attending.

9/22-10/1 - Virginia State Fair - The Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell. GOP volunteers needed. Call: (757) 286-1472.

9/22 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Suffolk - 3 PM, Wellons Park, 132 Pender Street, Suffolk. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/22 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Norfolk - 4 PM, VFW Post 4809, 5728 Bartee Street, Norfolk. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/23 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Chesterfield County - 8:30 AM, Chesterfield County Airport, 7511 Airfield Drive, Richmond. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/23 - Warrenton Fall Festival - 9 AM-4 PM, Main Street, Warrenton. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: chairman@fauquiergop.com.

9/23-9/24 - KORUS Korean-American Festival - 10 AM-8 PM, Tysons Corner Mall, Bloomingdale's (in the parking lot). GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 766-4GOP and/or info@fairfaxgop.org.

9/23 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Prince William County - 11:30 AM, Quality Business Engineering, parking lot, 14604 Washington Street, Haymarket. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/23 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Loudoun County - 1 PM, Segra Field, 42095 Loudoun United Drive, Leesburg. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/23 - Loudoun County GOP Committee Patriot Ball w/Governor Glenn Youngkin - National Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg. Contact: (703) 627-5272 and/or info@loudoungop.com.

9/24 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Virginia Beach - 12:30 PM. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/26 - Secure Your Vote Bus Tour w/Governor Glenn Youngkin & local candidates - Stafford County - 2 PM. RSVP to: https://secureyourvotevirginia.com/bus-tour

9/26 - Prince William County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Benton Middle School, 7411 Hoadly Road, Manassas. Contact: (703) 680-7388 and/or chairman@pwcgop.gop.

9/28-10/1 - National Federation of Republican Women 42nd Biennial Convention - Omni Oklahoma City Hotel & Oklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Call: (703) 548-9688.

9/28 - Clarke County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Old Court House, 102 N. Church Street, Berryville. Call: (540) 247-1501.

9/28 - Culpeper County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Reformation Lutheran Church, 601 Madison Road, Culpeper. Contact: (540) 219-3794 and/or CulpeperGOP1776@gmail.com.

9/28 - Virginia Republican Senate Caucus Fundraiser w/Governor Glenn Youngkin - 6:30-8:30 PM, 9050 Falls Run Road, McLean. $250. Contact: gretchen@gretchenmoss.com.

9/28 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

9/29 - Fauquier County GOP Committee Meeting Lincoln Reagan Dinner w/Attorney General Jason Miyares - 6:30 PM, The Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. $125. Contact: chairman@fauquiergop.com.

9/29 - Nikki Baldwin for State Senate (29th District) w/Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) - 5:30-8 PM, Montclair Country Club, 16500 Edgewood Drive, Montclair. $100. Contact: daniel@nikkibaldwin.com.

10/1 - Ken Reid for State Senate (37th District) Fundraiser w/Hon. Bob McDonnell - 2-4 PM, Oakton, $75. Contact: (703) 779-8777 and/or Campaign@KenReid.org.

10/1 - Fairfax County Supervisor (Springfield District) Pat Herrity's Oktoberfest Celebration w/Hon. Bob McDonnell - 4-6 PM,
8108 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. $75. Contact: (202) 246-7662 and/or rob@bayarmoury.com.

10/2 - Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman's Golf Fundraiser - Raspberry Falls Golf Club, 41601 Raspberry Drive, Leesburg. Contact: michael.chapman2011@gmail.com.

10/3 - Fauquier County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Laurel Ridge Community College, 6480 College Street, Warrenton. Contact: chairman@fauquiergop.com.

10/3 - Shenandoah County GOP Committee Meeting - 6:30 PM, General District Courtroom, 215 Mill Road, Woodstock. Contact: (540) 335-8222 and/or tccscso@gmail.com.

10/4 - Winchester-Frederick-Clarke Republican Women's Club Meeting - 11:30 AM, Winchester Country Club, 1300 Senseny Road, Winchester. Contact: (703) 887-7586 and/or wfcrwtreasurer@gmail.com.

10/5 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

10/5-10/8 - Stafford County Fair - University of Mary Washington, 121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg. GOP volunteers needed. Call: (540) 372-1144.

10/7 - Prince William County GOP Committee GOTV BBQ Rally w/Governor Glenn Youngkin - 1-5 PM, The Electric Palm Restaurant, 12745 Sea Ray Lane, Woodbridge. $35/$60 couple/$15 ages 9-18/ages 8 & under FREE. Contact: (703) 680-7388 and/or chairman@pwcgop.gop.

10/8 - Ram Venkatachalam for Loudoun County Supervisor (Little River District) Reception - 4-6 PM, Middleburg American Legion, 111 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Call: (202) 538-3457.

10/14 - Centreville Day & Parade - 10 AM-4 PM (parade at 11 AM), Centreville Historic District - Historic Centreville Park, 5714 Mt. Gilead Road, Centreville. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 766-4GOP and/or info@fairfaxgop.org.

10/16 - Republican Women of Prince William Lunch Meeting - 11 AM-1 PM, Brittany's Restaurant & Sports Bar, 12449 Dillingham Square, Woodbridge. $20. Contact: (540) 628-0255 and/or Dmontanari@msn.com.

10/18 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Contact: CliftonGOPWomen@reagan.com.

10/23 - Stafford County GOP Committee Speaker Series w/Stafford County Supervisor (Hartwood District) Darrell English - 6:30-7:30 PM, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Porter Branch, 2001 Parkway Boulevard Stafford. Call: (540) 372-1144.

10/23 - Prince William County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas. Contact: (703) 680-7388 and/or chairman@pwcgop.gop.

10/26 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

10/27 - Liberty Republican Women's Club Thirteenth Anniversary Celebration - 7 PM, Columbus Grill Restaurant, 8349 Centreville Road, Manassas. Contact: (703) 378-2519.

10/28 - Winchester/Frederick County 2A Chapter "Freedom Rally in the Valley" - Contact: shicksusan.va@gmail.com.

11/2 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

11/7 - Election Day - 6 AM-7 PM. Please don't forget to vote! Call: (804) 780-0111.

11/15 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7-9 PM, Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Contact: CliftonGOPWomen@reagan.com.

11/16 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County GOP Committee HQ, 119 Water Street, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

2/21-2/24 - Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Call: (202) 347-9388.

4/12-4/13 - Republican Party of Virginia Advance - Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 E. Main Street, Norfolk. Call: (804) 780-0111.

5/4 - 24th Annual NOVA GOP PAC Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser - Call: (703) 502-0161.

5/17-5/19 - Virginia Federation of Republican Women Annual Convention - Norfolk.

5/31-6/1 - Republican Party of Virginia State Convention - Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Call: (804) 780-0111.

7/15-7/18 - Republican National Convention - Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Call: (202) 863-8500.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

Commonwealth of Virginia

Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2023

CONTACTS:

Office of the Governor

Contact: Macaulay Porter

Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments.

ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Nicole Butler, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff

Gillian “Gigi” Aiken, Confidential Special Assistant

LABOR

Carrie Roth, Director, Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

The Honorable Kathy Byron, Deputy Director for External Affairs, Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Demetrios “Mitch” Melis, Commissioner, Virginia Employment Commission

Kishore Thota, Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES

The Honorable John Cosgrove, Deputy Commissioner, Virginia Marine Resources Commission

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

CHARITABLE GAMING BOARD

The Honorable Dirksen Compton of Pulaski County, Member, Board of Supervisors-Draper District, Pulaski County

Anthony C. Williams of Petersburg, City Attorney, City of Petersburg

MILK COMMISSION

Kevin Craun of Bridgewater, Owner and Manager, Hillview Farm, Inc.

Robert Watters of Great Falls, Managing Partner, The Madison Group LLC

VIRGINIA BOARD OF FORESTRY

Andrew Brown of Appomattox, Environmental Manager, Weyerhaeuser

William Godwin of Franklin, Forester, Franklin Lumber, LLC

Scott Shallenberger of Concord, Area Procurement Manager, WestRock

WINE BOARD

Kerem Baki of Purcellville, Owner and Winemaker, Hillsborough Winery, Brewery, and Vineyard

AUTHORITY

VIRGINIA SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY STORAGE AUTHORITY

Robert Birdsey of Richmond, Managing Director, Green Front Energy

COMMERCE AND TRADE

VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING AUTHORITY

Vanitha Khera of Mclean, Executive Director, Khera Charitable Fund

COMMONWEALTH

VIRGINIA ASIAN ADVISORY BOARD

Tony O. Yeh of Vienna, Real Estate Broker, United Realty, Inc.

COMPACT

WASHINGTON METRORAIL SAFETY COMMISSION

Jennifer DeBruhl of Hanover, Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

EDUCATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JAMESTOWN-YORKTOWN FOUNDATION

Leslie Sanchez of Alexandria, Founder and CEO, Impacto Group Media

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER

April Hamby Crabtree of Abingdon, Small Business Owner and Educator

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

Loren Brueggen of Alexandria, Principal, Metropolitan Consulting

Emily Franklin of Virginia Beach, Creative Designer, Emily Franklin Designs

Dr. Pamela Royal of Richmond, President, Royal Dermatology

Christina Shin of McLean, Managing Partner, Rowe Weinstein & Sohn, PLLC

BOARD OF VISITORS OF JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Jeff Bolander of McGaheysville, Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps (retired)

VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS

Vanessa Thaxton-Ward, Ph.D., of Hampton, Director, Hampton University Museum

FINANCE

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON REVENUE ESTIMATES

Shane McCullar of Alexandria, CEO and Operating Principle, KW Metro Center

HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES

ADVISORY BOARD ON SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM

Jason Ascher of Arlington, Political Director, Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association

Shane Roberts-Thomas of Richmond, Co-owner, Morse Group Corporation (DBA Southern Kitchen)

Elizabeth L. Schultz of Richmond, Assistant State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education

BOARD OF DENTISTRY

J. Michael Martinez de Andino of Henrico, Senior Counsel (Retired), Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Jennifer Szakaly, JD, DDS, of Isle of Wight County, Isle of Wight Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, PC (DBA Isle Dentistry)

RENAL DISEASE COUNCIL

Dr. Stephen Anderson of Forest, Owner and Pharmacist, Halifax Pharmacy

Jennifer Jones of Chesterfield, Resilience Practitioner, J.L. Jones Consulting, L.L.C., Executive Board of Directors, American Association of Kidney Patients

Dr. Kinjal R. Patel of Lorton, Physician, Virginia Nephrology Group

Anthony Reed of Stuarts Draft, CEO, Kidney Trails

STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin of Chesterfield County, Retired Director of Health/Counseling Services, Virginia State University

Brian Frankel of Fredericksburg, Deputy Chief of EMS, Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department

Robert E. Lipscomb, Jr., of Lynchburg, Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Lynchburg Fire Department

Beth Matish of Henrico County, CEO, Johnston Willis Hospital.

Dr. Patrick McLaughlin of Midlothian, Physician, VCU Health

Matthew Rickman of Roanoke, Deputy Chief, City of Salem Fire-EMS Department

Torie Smith of Palmer Springs, Flight Nurse, Duke Life Flight

R. Bruce Stratton of Concord, Life Member & Hall of Fame Recipient, Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads Inc.

STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Melvin Roy of Washington, D.C., Founder and CEO, Foster-U

LABOR

BOARD FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS, CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

The Honorable Susan P. Dibble of Glen Allen, Member, Board of Supervisors- South Anna District, Hanover County

BOARD FOR ASBESTOS, LEAD, AND HOME INSPECTORS

Tripp Costen of Henrico, President, Costen Floors

Robert Shackford of Mechanicsville, Vice President, Paramount Builders, Inc.

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS, WETLAND PROFESSIONALS, AND GEOLOGISTS

Justin T. Brown of Glen Allen, Environmental Scientist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

BOARD FOR WATERWORKS AND WASTEWATER WORKS OPERATORS AND ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS

Erica Duncan of Hanover, Assistant Division Director, Henrico County

Caleb Taylor of Christiansburg, Executive Director, NRV Regional Water Authority

COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY BOARD

Deborah Mancoll Casey of Virginia Beach, Attorney, Principle and Vice Chair, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Amazon to Build Two State-of-the-Art Operations Facilities in Virginia Beach, Creating 1,000+ New Jobs

Commonwealth of Virginia

Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2023

CONTACTS:

Office of the Governor

Contact: Macaulay Porter

Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Suzanne Clark

Email: sclark@vedp.org

Amazon

Ian Allen-Anderson

Email: iaallena@amazon.com

Amazon to Build Two State-of-the-Art Operations Facilities in Virginia Beach, Creating 1,000+ New Jobs

Company to establish multi-story robotics fulfillment center and “last mile” delivery station

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Amazon will launch a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center and delivery station in the City of Virginia Beach, creating full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. Amazon will establish a multi-story robotics fulfillment center and delivery station, which will bring more than 1,000 new full-time jobs. The new robotics fulfilment center is anticipated to launch operations in 2025, with the delivery station anticipated to launch in 2024 in time for the holiday season.

“Amazon’s cutting-edge fulfillment centers generate major capital investment and thousands of jobs and strengthen Virginia’s position as a logistics industry leader on the East Coast,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “We see Amazon’s expanding footprint impacting economic growth and innovation across the Commonwealth, and we will continue to compete for additional investment in Virginia.”

“Virginia’s strengths in the supply chain sector are demonstrated by the ongoing expansion of Amazon fulfillment centers in the Commonwealth since 2006,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “The company’s growth in Virginia is a testament to the power of our workforce and strong business climate.”

“Virginia is a great state for business and gives us the opportunity to better serve our customers in the region,” said Holly Sullivan, Amazon’s Vice president of Worldwide Economic Development and Public Policy. “We are excited for our future in the Commonwealth, and for what this means for our customers as we continue to grow. We’d also like to thank Governor Youngkin, local, and state leaders for their continued strong support in making another jobs announcement in Virginia possible.”

“City leadership, stakeholders, and partners are thrilled Amazon is making such a significant investment in Virginia Beach,” said City of Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer. “Virginia Beach is the ideal location for Amazon operations facilities due to its strategic location to The Port of Virginia, accessibility, and available workforce. We welcome Amazon to the Virginia Beach community and look forward to a successful partnership.”

“In the past few years, Amazon has truly embraced the Hampton Roads community, opening facilities in multiple locations and quickly becoming one of the region’s major employers. Today’s announcement marks yet another milestone in Amazon’s investment in and dedication to Hampton Roads,” said Douglas L. Smith, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Alliance. “The Alliance congratulates Amazon, along with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the City of Virginia Beach, on their continued success and thanks them for their commitment to growing the Hampton Roads economy.”

“This is great news for the Commonwealth, and especially the residents of Virginia Beach,” said Senator Bill DeSteph. “Amazon has been a valued member of the community for years, and I am grateful for their continued investment in our region. The new robotics fulfillment center and new delivery facility represent a significant expansion of Amazon's operations in Virginia Beach, which will positively impact the area for years to come in creating new job opportunities and economic development.”

“Amazon’s new facilities will enhance economic vitality for the City of Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region, bringing capital investment and 1,100 new jobs as well as indirect jobs that create a multiplier effect,” said Delegate Barry Knight. “Amazon is a great corporate partner to Virginia, and we look forward to their continued expansion.”

Amazon first launched its Virginia fulfillment operations in 2006 with a fulfillment center in Sterling. The new Virginia Beach facilities represent the company’s 14th fulfillment and sortation center in the Commonwealth, as well as the 17th delivery station. In 2021, Amazon announced a robotics fulfillment center in Henrico County, which is anticipated to launch later this fall. In addition to the company’s Arlington headquarters, Amazon also has 15 Whole Foods Markets, 5 Amazon Fresh stores, and three Prime Now Hubs in Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Springfield.

In the 650,000-square-foot Virginia Beach robotics fulfillment center, Amazon associates will pick, pack, and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics, and toys.

Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $109 billion in Virginia, including infrastructure and compensation to employees, and has created more than 36,000 direct jobs in the Commonwealth. These investments support an additional 200,000 indirect jobs across the state, in fields like construction and professional services, and have contributed more than $72 billion to the Virginia GDP, on top of the company’s direct investments.

Amazon jobs offer industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits, including full health, vision and dental, 401k with 50 percent company match, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. All Amazon associates go through hours of safety training and ongoing coaching and have access to continuing education opportunities through the company’s upskilling program, Career Choice, in which Amazon will pre-pay tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the program’s launch, more than 1,000 employees in Virginia have pursued degrees through Amazon’s 13 education partners in the Commonwealth. The company has committed to investing $1.2 billion to help over 300,000 employees in the U.S. further develop their skills by 2025.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads Alliance to secure the project for Virginia. The City will fund stormwater and road improvements between Dam Neck Road and London Bridge Road to provide access to the facilities. Dominion Energy will provide power to the sites.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, Earth’s best employer, and Earth’s safest place to work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon.

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