Ralph Northam (D) called the expansion “one of the largest manufacturing investments in the history of the Commonwealth.” (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch/AP)Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans Wednesday for a $3 billion expansion of a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Manassas that, by 2030, is expected to create 1,100 high-skilled jobs. Micron Technology Inc., which makes computer chips used in smartphones and automobiles, plans to add 100,000 square feet of workspace to its 123-acre Manassas plant. The expansion will allow Micron to export an additional $1 billion of materials per year as more automobile companies incorporate smart technology into their models. The city is also home to a Lockheed Martin plant and has worked to attract more advanced technology companies.

Source: Washington Post August 29, 2018 20:21 UTC