How Many Jobs is Lyon Shipyard Creating in Right to Work VA?
Lyon Shipyard is expanding soon in Right to Work Norfolk, Virginia. In fact, they plan to invest as much as $24.4 million toward the project. They also plan to create 119 new jobs. So this is great news for the company, as well as the area’s economy!
From Area Development Magazine:
“When we started exploring the expansion of the shipyard, other states reached out to us about a possible relocation. […] Due to the resources here in Virginia and the willingness of the city and the Commonwealth to help us with our plans, we came to the realization that Virginia was the place for Lyon Shipyard. We are excited to continue our story here in Norfolk.†[…]
“We congratulate Lyon Shipyard on its success and thank them for expanding operations in Norfolk. […] The shipping industry is a major economic driver for Hampton Roads, and partners like Lyon ensure commercial and government marine vessels stay in operation. The Commonwealth’s recruitment and training incentives help secure these competitive projects, and we are pleased to see the addition of 119 new jobs for the region’s hard working residents.†[…]
“The U.S. shipbuilding industry is critical to our national infrastructure, as well as the economic health of our nation. […] The important investments made by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. Maritime Administration to Lyon Shipyard accelerates growth in one of America’s most innovative legacy industries and will infuse important capital into communities from coast to coast.â€
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