Lyon Shipyard Plans Expansion in Right to Work Virginia

Lyon Shipyard is expanding soon in Right to Work Norfolk, Virginia. This will allow the company to increase its ship repair and industrial services offerings. And, they will also create 134 new jobs for the area. So this is excellent economic news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are proud to call Norfolk, Virginia home. The support and partnership Lyon Shipyard receives from the Commonwealth of Virginia has been astonishing. […] Our upcoming expansion will allow Lyon Shipyard to hire an additional 134 employees. We want to be the change so many other companies just talk about, Lyon Shipyard wants to lead the charge and help transform the socioeconomic landscape for the City of Norfolk and its residents.†[…]

“Congratulations to Lyon Shipyard for more than nine decades of success in Norfolk serving customers from the private sector and our U.S. military. […] Hampton Roads has the business climate, robust maritime workforce, and world-class port infrastructure to position companies like Lyon Shipyard for continued growth and prosperity for decades to come.†[…]

“Lyon Shipyard is well-positioned to be a significant contributor to Virginia’s emerging offshore wind energy sector. […] The offshore wind industry here will be enhanced with Lyon’s capabilities and expertise to succeed. This company is a great local resource, and this investment is going to help create jobs and drive the development of a new industry.†[…]

“The Hampton Roads Alliance congratulates Lyon Shipyard and the City of Norfolk on this announcement. […] Lyon’s growth will create hundreds of well-paying jobs for our region and expands our regional capacity in two very important industries—defense and alternative energy. The Alliance stands ready to support Lyon Shipyard through our regional business retention and aftercare services.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.