What is Embody Planning in Right to Work Virginia?

Embody is expanding its headquarters soon in Right to Work Norfolk, Virginia. This will allow the medical company to further its collagen-based technology development. In order to do this, the company is investing a total of $5 million toward the project. In addition, this will create 92 jobs. So this is great economic news for the area!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Building Embody in the Commonwealth of Virginia and specifically within the City of Norfolk has proven to be an advantage for us. […] It only makes sense that we expand this relationship as we prepare for significant growth. The advantages for us include access to a technical workforce, strong academic and clinical research partners, our DARPA/DOD partners, and an investor base committed to funding innovation and breakthrough healthcare.†[…]

“Embody’s growth in the City of Norfolk demonstrates the strength of research and development, higher education resources, and talent the Hampton Roads region offers innovative medical technology developers. […] We look forward to seeing this homegrown Virginia company’s far-reaching impact, advancing the sports medicine field in our Commonwealth and beyond.†[…]

“The City of Norfolk and the surrounding region provide the assets and workforce pipeline to support Embody’s mission. We thank the company for creating high-quality jobs and boosting the local economy.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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