American Type Culture Collection Expands in Right to Work Virginia
American Type Culture Collection is expanding soon in Right to Work Prince William County, Virginia. This comes as a result of a $54.6 million investment, likely made more possible by the state’s Right to Work policies. This expansion will also mean the creation of 75 new jobs in the area.
From Area Development Magazine:
“For almost 100 years, ATCC has played an important role in delivering credible biological materials that advance scientific research and address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and spread of disease. […] This new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility will enable ATCC to expand its resources to meet current and future global health and national security needs and we are grateful to have received this grant to continue expanding our presence in Virginia as a top-rated life science employer.” […]
“ATCC is a long-term employer in Prince William County, and this investment and expansion will further the organization’s mission to provide scientists with biomaterials and resources to conduct crucial research. […] Life sciences is a booming sector in the Commonwealth thanks to partners like ATCC, and we look forward to their continued growth in Virginia.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.