Virginia’s Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Job creator. Lover of the great outdoors.
Joined January 2018
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Brian Ball retweeted
Stafford County & CIT Announce Opening of the First Virginia Smart Community Testbed | Launch celebration included ribbon-cutting ceremony & technology demonstrations
#CITSmart #WhatsNextStafford #StaffordSmart
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23 Apr 2021
Big thanks to @offshorewindus for having me yesterday at its first IPF Virtual: Expansion event. We're very excited to host IPF in our beautiful capital city at the @RichmondCenter in August. #Virginia is all in on #offshorewind. @DMMEVA @PortofVirginia
22 Apr 2021
We're half-way through IPF Virtual: Expansion program! We've heard from Virginia's @VACommTrade, discussed opportunities in the U.S. #offshorewind market, and how OSW can combat #climatechange through decarbonization. Now up -- Ensuring #Equity: MWBE Inclusion in Supply Chain.
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Brian Ball retweeted
16 Mar 2021
One day after getting the Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine, I'm feeling good.
Virginians, when it's your turn—get vaccinated. The vaccines are how we will save lives and end this pandemic.
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Brian Ball retweeted
4 Feb 2021
We always had a strong and long-lasting commitment to the #US. That's why we're thrilled to announce alongside @GovernorVA the creation of 400 jobs in #Virginia. An obvious choice for us, a proof of the trustful ties and close cooperation we have with the US. @POTUS @GinaRaimondo
4 Feb 2021
Ed Aldridge, President of CMA CGM America: "We are very proud to create more than 400 jobs in #Virginia and call the Commonwealth of Virginia our American home for many more years to come"
#Virginia #Business #USA #CMACGM
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4 Feb 2021
Huge news for Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia!
4 Feb 2021
Over 400 new jobs are coming to our Commonwealth! Global shipping and logistics giant @cmacgm will retain its North American headquarters in Norfolk and establish start-up incubator ZEBOX in Northern Virginia—a big win for our economic recovery.
Details: governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Brian Ball retweeted
4 Feb 2021
Ed Aldridge, President of CMA CGM America: "Virginia is an ideal choice with a competitive offer and a strong #innovation system. I would like to personally thank the @GovernorVA for helping us remain in this great state."
#Virginia #Business #USA #CMACGM
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22 Jan 2021
Great announcement for Petersburg and the Commonwealth!
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Civica Inc. (@CivicaRx) will invest $124.5 million to establish its first in-house pharmaceutical manufacturing operation in the City of Petersburg. The project will create 186 new jobs. @VAGatewayRegion hubs.ly/H0Fdg0X0
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Brian Ball retweeted
2 Jan 2021
Southwest Virginia has lost a strong advocate—and we have all lost a good man.
Read my statement on the passing of Senator Ben Chafin: governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Brian Ball retweeted
CIT @CITGAPFunds Portfolio Company @IDme, a federally certified identity provider, announced today that the company will be hiring 1,000 new employees in Northern Virginia before the end of 2021 to fuel its continued hyper-growth #VABiz #Jobs #StartUps
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Brian Ball retweeted
18 Nov 2020
Kicking off the 2020 Virginia Governor's Housing Conference with an amazing plenary about responding boldly in a changing world! Thanks to our partners at @VirginiaHsg and @VaHsgAlliance for helping make the #VAGHC possible this year.
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29 Oct 2020
Thank you, Governor!
28 Oct 2020
🏪BIG NEWS: We are directing an additional $30 million to the #RebuildVA economic recovery fund.
With new eligibility criteria, more small businesses and nonprofits can now apply to receive up to $100,000 from @VA_DSBSD to help navigate the pandemic.
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Brian Ball retweeted
21 Oct 2020
If we’ve learned anything from this pandemic it’s the incredible importance of broadband. -@VACommTrade #VaRuralSummit #GrowRuralVa
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Brian Ball retweeted
14 Oct 2020
.@GovernorVA Ralph Northam at AWEA's #OffshoreWINDPOWER2020 Summit: “We are harnessing the power of #windenergy in VA. We have a unique opportunity to fundamentally transform the state’s electric grid in a way that fuels our #economy & drives down harmful carbon pollution.”
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Brian Ball retweeted
Hitachi ABB Power Grids (@HitachiPG), a leader in power and energy technologies, will invest $6.2M to upgrade equipment and increase manufacturing capacity at its Bland County operation creating 40 new jobs. @VIAA_i81i77 hubs.ly/H0x4N030
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Brian Ball retweeted
24 Sep 2020
Editorial: Greater flexibility with Rebuild VA grants is welcome news richmond.com/opinion/editori… via @RTDOpinions @cgentilviso @GovernorVA @VACommTrade @USTreasury #COVID19 #coronavirus #RVA
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Brian Ball retweeted
10 Aug 2020
ALERT: Virginia is now accepting applications for #RebuildVA, a $70 million grant fund to help small businesses and nonprofits recover from #COVID19.
Funding is first come first serve, so please apply as soon as possible: governor.virginia.gov/rebuil…
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Brian Ball retweeted
29 Jul 2020
Gov. Ralph Northam visited the Staunton Innovation Hub Tuesday to ceremonially sign legislation establishing the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority. newsleader.com/story/news/20…
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Brian Ball retweeted
30 Jul 2020
Morgan Olson has hired over 300 people to make their iconic delivery vans—just 3 months after securing the former IKEA building in late March.
Today, I visited the company's Ringgold plant to celebrate this growth and more importantly, thank them for putting Virginians to work.
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Brian Ball retweeted
27 Jul 2020
This initiative will be administered by @VA_DSBSD, and applications will be available starting August 10.
Learn more about #RebuildVA eligibility criteria, covered expenses, and how to submit an application at governor.virginia.gov/rebuil….
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Brian Ball retweeted
27 Jul 2020
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the bedrock of our communities—and they are among those hardest hit by #COVID19.
Today, I unveiled #RebuildVA, a new $70 million grant fund to help eligible businesses and nonprofits as they work to recover from this crisis.
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