When we say we want things built in America, I will admit I wasn't thinking of children's building blocks.
But when it comes in the form of a $366 million investment into the American manufacturing sector, I'll have to admit I'm very happy with it.
The Danish company will be building a two-million-square-foot warehouse in Virginia, delivering a shot in the arm to the economy in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday the warehouse will employ over 300.
'The Lego Group is not just a household name, it's a symbol of creativity, innovation and quality that resonates globally,' Youngkin said in a news release. 'Three years after choosing Virginia to establish its U.S. manufacturing plant, the Lego Group's decision to expand into Prince George County is an exciting new chapter in this partnership, bringing 305 new, high-quality jobs to the region.'
This is in addition to a manufacturing plant already being built by Lego in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as the overseas mega-corporation looks to expand in the 50 states.
'The Lego Group is expanding its investment, and in doing so, further securing its future as part of Virginia's growing corporate community,' said Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Stephen A. Edwards.
I would mark this down as a pretty big Youngkin victory for Virginia.
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