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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

LEGO Group Plans Chesterfield County, Virginia, Manufacturing Plant

06/17/2022
LEGO Group plans to establish U.S. production operations in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The $1 billion project is expected to create 1,760 jobs.

The company will construct a new 1.7 million-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Meadowville Technology Park.

“We were impressed with all that Virginia has to offer, from access to a skilled workforce, support for high-quality manufacturers, and great transport links," said Niels B. Christiansen, CEO, LEGO Group. "We appreciate support for our ambition to build a carbon-neutral run facility and construct a solar park and are looking forward to building a great team with support from the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Chesterfield County, the Greater Richmond Partnership, and the General Assembly’s Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission to secure the project for Virginia. The LEGO Group will be eligible to receive an MEI custom performance grant of $56 million based on an investment of more than $1 billion and the creation of jobs estimated to be in excess of 1,760, as well as site development improvements estimated at up to $19 million, subject to approval by the Virginia General Assembly.

“The LEGO brand is a beloved brand for families across the world, their substantial investment and the creation of over 1,760 new jobs is a tremendous win for Virginia and Chesterfield County,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “The Commonwealth’s commitment to infrastructure, education, and workforce is paying dividends, and we are confident the company will benefit from these efforts as it ramps up its U.S. manufacturing plant. We are thrilled to welcome the LEGO Group to Virginia and look forward to the company’s growth in the Commonwealth and the U.S.”

Support for the LEGO Group’s job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, a workforce initiative created by VEDP in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System and other higher education partners.

“Everything is indeed awesome about the LEGO Group selecting Greater Richmond, and specifically Chesterfield County, for their newest manufacturing facility,” said Jennifer Wakefield, President and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP). “The LEGO Group’s combination of creativity and sustainable business practices is a perfect fit for our region and we’re happy to help them build for tomorrow.”

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