Monthly Newsletters
Growth Matters: News Stories
- Town Center Business Preparing to Expand (October 2025)
- Local Businesses Expand in Virginia Beach (June 2025)
- Economic Development Welcomes New Businesses to International Incubator (May 2025)
- Façade Improvement Grants Return for Fifth Year (January/February 2025)
- Economic Development Fosters Business Expansions and Offers Resources for Small Businesses (August/September 2024)
- Economic Development Celebrates Headquarters Opening and Welcomes International Businesses to the City (March/April 2024)
- Economic Development Fosters Growth with International Innovation and Headquarters Expansion (January/February 2024)
- Economic Development Recap (November/December 2023)
Big News for Business Growth in Virginia Beach
Acoustical Sheetmetal Third Expansion
In June 2025, Virginia Beach celebrated the expansion announcement of Acoustical Sheetmetal Company, joined by Governor Glenn Youngkin. The $45.8 million investment will bring 350 new full-time jobs to the city and includes a new 250,000 square foot building. After this expansion, the company will be 850 strong, making it one of Virginia Beach’s top employers.
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Annual Report
Read more about the Virginia Beach Economic Development and the VBDA's recent accomplishments in the latest annual report.