Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Boost Business Investment and Jobs in Virginia

Legislation includes over $500 million investment in Pittsylvania County for new Avio USA manufacturing facility.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:51pm

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Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed bipartisan legislation aimed at growing Virginia's economy, creating new jobs, and supporting business investment in communities across the state. The bills include a major $500 million-plus investment from aerospace company Avio USA Inc. to establish a new 860,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in the Town of Hurt, bringing over 1,500 new jobs.

Why it matters

Attracting new businesses and jobs is a core focus of Governor Spanberger's administration, and this legislation represents a significant economic development win for the state that will bring hundreds of millions in investment and thousands of new employment opportunities to the Pittsylvania County region.

The details

The bipartisan bills signed by Governor Spanberger provide incentives and support to help Avio USA Inc. establish its new manufacturing facility in the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in Hurt, Virginia. The 860,000-square-foot facility is expected to create over 1,500 new jobs in the region.

  • Governor Spanberger signed the bills into law on April 6, 2026.
  • Avio USA Inc. plans to begin construction on the new manufacturing facility in the coming months.

The players

Governor Abigail Spanberger

The current Governor of Virginia, who has made growing the state's economy and attracting new business investment a key priority of her administration.

Avio USA Inc.

An aerospace manufacturing company that is establishing a new 860,000-square-foot facility in the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park, bringing over 1,500 new jobs to the region.

Southern Virginia Multimodal Park

An industrial park located in the Town of Hurt, Virginia that will be the site of Avio USA Inc.'s new manufacturing facility.

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What they’re saying

“From my very first day in office, I have been working to create a stable business environment so companies can hire, expand, and continue to invest in our Commonwealth.”

— Governor Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia

“Attracting new businesses and jobs to Virginia is a core focus of my administration, and I'm proud of the hundreds of millions of dollars in investment we have already announced this year.”

— Governor Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia

What’s next

Avio USA Inc. plans to begin construction on the new manufacturing facility in the coming months, with the goal of having the facility operational and creating over 1,500 new jobs in the Pittsylvania County region by 2028.

The takeaway

Governor Spanberger's signing of this bipartisan legislation represents a significant economic development win for Virginia, attracting over $500 million in new investment and thousands of new jobs to the state. This demonstrates the administration's commitment to creating a pro-business environment and supporting job growth in communities across the Commonwealth.