Volume 5 | September 25th 2025 | | Commerce in the Commonwealth | | A Message from Secretary Segura | | One of my priorities as Secretary of Commerce and Trade has been to connect with communities throughout every corner of our Commonwealth. Last month, we made meaningful progress. From partnering with the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Virginia in Hampton Roads for a small business workshop, to celebrating National Black Business Month with the Virginia Black Chamber, to attending events honoring Pakistan's and India's independence days, to celebrating Bolivia's 200th anniversary, I was proud to share our message with so many communities. Governor Youngkin's administration is focused on creating boundless opportunity for everyone, and it's an honor to bring that message to all of these communities. Breaking down barriers and creating real pathways to entrepreneurship is how we all succeed. | | | Last month, Secretary Segura took part in an energy roundtable with Governor Glenn Youngkin and United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. The topics of this meeting ranged from the price of energy to the state of the economy. | | ICYMI: Why a Maryland delegate moved his company to Virginia | |
“While Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his entire team have been hard at work delivering more than $9 billion in tax refunds, streamlining over 81,000 regulatory requirements and attracting businesses to Virginia through historic amounts of site investment, Maryland Democrats have been doing the opposite.”
Read Secretary Segura's full Washington Times Op-ed here
| | Hampton Roads Small Business Workshop | In August, the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity under the Commerce and Trade Secretariat partnered with the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Virginia to host a small business workshop to bring important resources to business owners. Virginia will always support our startup and small business communities. | | Celebrating National Black Business Month | Secretary Segura had the honor of speaking at the Virginia Black Chamber’s Region Link Up in Fredericksburg. Black-owned businesses are creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening communities across Virginia. The Youngkin Administration is committed to fostering an environment where all businesses can flourish. | | Civica Rx and Three Years of the Partnership for Petersburg | At the beginning of August, Secretary Segura celebrated three years of the Partnership for Petersburg by meeting with business owners and participating in the announcement that Civica Rx will manufacture affordable insulin in the city. This move will lower costs for families and create jobs for the community. Governor Youngkin's initiative is delivering on its mission to bring jobs, investment, and opportunity back to this historic city. The results are real and continue to grow. | | Secretary Segura had the honor of visiting a Virginia coal mine and meeting the miners working there. Their hard work and dedication over generations have powered our communities and fueled economic growth. | | India Independence Day Celebration | Virginia’s Indian-American Community came out strong in Loudoun County to celebrate Indian Independence Day last month, and Secretary Segura enjoyed the opportunity to meet with business owners and experience the amazing Indian-American culture firsthand. | | Pakistan Independence Day Celebration | Secretary Segura had the privilege of speaking at a celebration for Pakistan Independence Day. Virginia is the proud home of over 50,000 Pakistani Americans, including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and dedicated community members who make Virginia a better place. | | Google Investing $9 Billion Across Virginia | “This is a truly historic investment for Chesterfield, for Virginia students, and for the future of the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. Together with Google, Virginia is powering the future of global technological advancement.” | Governor Glenn Youngkin alongside Virginia and Google leadership at economic development announcement on August 27, 2025. Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin. | | Virginia is Open for Business! | | | | Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, Inc. Growing in City of Norfolk | |
“This expansion reflects both their confidence in the region and the rising demand in the marine and recreational vehicle industries,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura.
Read the full announcement here
| | | | MerryGoRound, Inc to Establish Fulfillment and Logistics Center in Pittsylvania County | |
“This project will create diverse job opportunities in technology and creative fields while strengthening the region’s growing e-commerce sector. We look forward to supporting MerryGoRound’s success in Virginia,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura.
Read the full announcement here
| | | | Cailabs Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Arlington County | |
“Logistically, economically, and strategically, Virginia remains the ideal location for tech companies looking to push boundaries and build a thriving business,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura.
Read the full announcement here
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