Governor Northam speaks with Dr. Danny Avula, COVID-19 Vaccination Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Health, during a mass vaccination event at the Richmond Raceway on Thursday, January 21. About 4,000 vaccines were administered over the course of the three-day event, which was co-hosted by the four Richmond Metropolitan Area local health districts.

WEEK OF JANUARY 22, 2021

Governor Northam Visits Mass Vaccination Events in Richmond and Roanoke as Virginia Scales Up Vaccine Infrastructure, Builds Additional Capacity

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“We are rapidly scaling up our infrastructure to ensure Virginians can access the COVID-19 vaccine as more becomes available,” said Governor Northam. “I am grateful to the teams in every corner of our Commonwealth who are working around the clock to get people vaccinated safely and efficiently.”

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The Roanoke Times ‘Something to celebrate’: 2,000 school employees vaccinated during Roanoke Valley’s largest COVID-19 vaccine clinic NBC12.com Gov. Northam: Patience urged over COVID-19 vaccine rollout WTOP.com Federal supply remains biggest barrier to vaccination in Virginia, official says WSLS.com Gov. Ralph Northam attends mass vaccination event for Roanoke Valley teachers Associated Press Virginia health official says no vaccines have gone to waste

Governor Northam Announces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs, Invest $124.5 Million to Establish Facility in Petersburg

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Details of this announcement “This project is a tremendous win that will cement Virginia’s status as a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, an industry that remains at the forefront of responding to the global pandemic,” said Governor Northam. “Civica’s partnership with Phlow Corporation, Medicines for All Institute, and AMPAC Fine Chemicals will ensure the general public has access to high-quality, lifesaving medicines and provide a critical avenue for domestic drug manufacturing capabilities. I am confident the City of Petersburg will provide the environment to facilitate Civica’s growth and success.”

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Richmond Times-Dispatch New pharmaceutical plant planned for Petersburg, creating 180-plus new jobs The Petersburg Progress-Index Drugmaker Civica wants to build $124.5M plant in south Petersburg, creating 186 jobs WRIC.com Pharmaceutical manufacturer to bring more than 180 new jobs to Petersburg The Petersburg Progress-Index Phlow: Civica’s new Petersburg-based facility will make Central Virginia a national leader

Governor Northam Commends Nomination of Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as USDA Deputy Secretary

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Details of this announcement “As Commissioner of VDACS, Dr. Bronaugh has been a true leader—promoting the agency’s core mission while taking on new challenges, including our COVID-19 pandemic response and farmer mental health, focusing economic development to improve food access in underserved communities, and engaging youth in the field of agriculture,” said Governor Northam. “I am proud that she will be representing both the Commonwealth and all Americans in such a critical role at USDA and in this new Administration.”

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The Petersburg Progress-Index Bronaugh says she welcomes the opportunity to ‘promote U.S. agriculture’ in Biden White House Richmond Times-Dispatch State agriculture commissioner among Virginians picked for jobs in Biden administration The Washington Post Biden, filling out his government, to name five women as deputy secretaries

Governor Northam Announces Expansion of Two Manufacturing Companies, Bringing New Jobs to Pittsylvania County and Norfolk

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Learn more about the expansion of Intertape Polymer Group’s manufacturing facility, adding 50 new jobs “Intertape Polymer Group has a long and successful history in Pittsylvania County, and we are thrilled to see the company continue to thrive in our Commonwealth,” said Governor Northam. “This significant investment and the creation of high-quality jobs is a win for our diverse advanced manufacturing industry and represents an important step forward in our efforts to ensure Virginia has a sustainable economic recovery.” Details of Tabet Manufacturing Company, Inc. investing $6.5 million to establish new production facility, creating 68 new jobs “Tabet Manufacturing Company is a longtime contributor to the Hampton Roads economy, producing vital communications equipment for our armed forces,” said Governor Northam. “The company’s Norfolk operation continues to thrive, supported by the region’s significant military presence and the ability to recruit and retain top talent. We are honored that Tabet has decided to reinvest in our Commonwealth, and we look forward to their continued success.”

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Danville Register & Bee Intertape Polymer expanding in Pittsylvania County, will create 50 new jobs The Virginian-Pilot | Inside Business Norfolk manufacturer plans $6.5 million expansion that will create 68 jobs

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