Excessive-tech firm Vectrona lands enlargement grant in Virginia Seashore

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A high-tech firm is increasing in Virginia Seashore.

The Virginia Seashore Growth Authority (VBDA) lately authorised an Financial Growth Funding Program (EDIP) grant of $85,000 to Vectrona.

Vectrona supplies “modern system evaluation, coaching companies and engineering options, in addition to growing expertise purposes” for the Division of Protection.

Based in 2011, Vectrona established its company headquarters in Virginia Seashore. The corporate is about to increase its present 975-square-foot location on Commonwealth Place to a 4,535 sq. toes house on Viking Drive.

It’s going to make investments a complete of $120,000 in gear and furnishings and create 40 new jobs with common salaries of $95,000, excluding advantages, along with retaining 18 jobs.

“As a Virginia Seashore native, I’m extraordinarily grateful to have served the Navy and raised my household right here,” mentioned Vectrona President and CEO Joe Gelardi. “I now sit up for the chance to present again to the neighborhood by rising Vectrona and our options, and vastly respect the Metropolis’s assist.”

Be taught extra about Vectrona HERE.

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