Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced Thursday that the LEGO Group will expand its footprint in Virginia by building a warehouse in addition to the factory opening in the coming years.
The newest investment by the toy company will see a warehouse spanning two million square feet constructed in Prince George County, not far from the capital in Richmond. The total cost of this project will come to $366 million, creating 305 jobs .
“Three years after choosing Virginia to establish its U.S. manufacturing plant, the LEGO Group’s decision to expand into Prince George County is an exciting new chapter in this partnership, bringing 305 new, high-quality jobs to the region,” Youngkin stated in a press release. “As the LEGO Group deepens its roots in the Commonwealth, it’s sending a powerful message: Virginia is a place where global leaders thrive, grow, and succeed.”…