Manufacturing Makes Virginia

02/10/2026

Rising litigation costs are making it harder for Virginia manufacturers to compete—and those costs don’t stop with businesses alone. They drive up prices, threaten jobs, and weaken Virginia’s overall business climate.

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse's new economic impact report shows how an unbalanced legal system has real consequences for manufacturers, workers, and families across the Commonwealth. Protecting affordability and competitiveness means pushing back against policies that quietly increase costs and discourage investment.

LEARN MORE >> https://vamanufacturers.com/new-report-examines-the-economic-impact-of-litigation-costs-in-virginia

02/03/2026

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would effectively ban many common natural-gas appliances in Virginia.

HB 672 / SB 256 could force families to replace perfectly working appliances—costing up to $20,000 per household—while driving up prices and hurting Virginia manufacturers and jobs.

Your appliances shouldn’t be banned.
Your energy choices should stay yours.

👉 Tell legislators: HANDS OFF OUR GAS
🔗 https://fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/1sWCPtzqu/Tell-Virginia-Legislators--Hands-Off-Our-Gas

01/22/2026

Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would let local governments ban or heavily restrict certain leaf blowers — and enforce it with fines.

If the issue is noise, local governments already have a solution: noise ordinances.

✅ Regulate noise
❌ Don’t punish the people who use equipment to make a living

📣 Take action now:

HB 881/SB687 authorizes local governments to ban or restrict gas-powered leaf blowers without applying objective noise or performance standards, resulting in inconsistent local regulations that burden small landscaping businesses while providing no proven public benefit.WHY OPPOSE HB 881/SB687U...

12/19/2025

Contact your Virginia legislators today to defend Right-to-Work laws. Send a letter in minutes to protect worker freedom and economic growth.

10/20/2025

Every decision made in Richmond — on energy, taxes, regulations, and workforce — directly impacts Virginia’s manufacturing competitiveness.

The VMAPAC ensures our industry has a strong, unified voice in the policymaking process — defending right-to-work, advancing free enterprise, and protecting the jobs and investments that keep Virginia’s economy moving.

If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.

👉 Support the VMAPAC today: mfgmakesva.com/give-now

10/17/2025

🏭 Join the Manufacturing Champions Network!

Virginia’s manufacturers are building the future — but to stay competitive, we need a strong voice in Richmond.

The MFG Champions Network unites industry leaders, employees, and supporters who believe in pro-growth, pro-industry policies that keep Virginia the best place to do business.

👷‍♀️ When you join, you’ll:
✅ Stay informed on key legislation impacting manufacturers
✅ Receive exclusive updates and action alerts
✅ Help advocate for policies that protect jobs, investment, and innovation in Virginia

💪 Stand up for Virginia manufacturing — become a Manufacturing Champion today!
🔗 Join now: https://mfgmakesva.com/mfg-champions/

10/15/2025

📝 Sign the Freedom to Work Pledge!

🚨 Virginia’s Right-to-Work law is under attack. For more than 75 years, it’s protected every Virginian’s right to choose whether to join a union — without being forced to pay union dues.

By signing the Freedom to Work Pledge, you’re standing up for worker freedom, job growth, and Virginia’s competitive future.

✍️ Add your name today and help protect Virginia’s Right-to-Work law!

🔗 Sign the Pledge: https://members.vamanufacturers.com/ap/Form/Fill/rXM31cQp

10/13/2025

🗳️ Manufacturing Matters at the Ballot Box

Before you cast your vote, check out the VMAPAC Candidate Survey to see where candidates stand on the issues that impact Virginia’s manufacturers most — from energy policy and workforce development to tax and regulatory reform.

✅ Early voting is now open! Make your voice count and help shape Virginia’s future.

🔗 View the Candidate Survey: https://mfgmakesva.com/vmapac-candidate-survey/

➡️ Find Your Early Voting Location: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/

12/19/2024

The world’s first commercial fusion power plant will be built at the James River Industrial Park in Chesterfield, VA!

Virginia leads the world in ! The first-ever commercial power plant will be built in , and will receive an initial $1 million in funding through the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank, matched by Chesterfield County. This project is made possible by a partnership between Virginia Energy, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Chesterfield County Virginia Government, and Dominion Energy.

Full release at: https://ow.ly/UEmZ50Uumqm

12/10/2024

We were recently fortunate to join a breakfast reception for Delegate Geary Higgins with special guest Governor Glenn Youngkin!

12/05/2024

Last-minute registration is available for this Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Economic Development Partnership event in Richmond, VA!

Stephanie Agee, Senior Vice President, International Trade & Chief Administrative Officer, Virginia Economic Development Partnership