Glenn Youngkin Surprises Virginia With Big Announcement

Governor Glenn Youngkin recently made a big announcement about a large company moving to Virginia...

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Armed Forces Brewing Company, a military tribute beer company, will establish its headquarters and a brewing facility in the City of Norfolk, according to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Armed Forces Brewing Company will create dozens of new jobs in Norfolk, per a press release by Governor Youngkin. It's also worth noting that Virginia successfully competed with Florida and Maryland for the headquarters of the Armed Forces Brewing Company.

"We are proud to welcome Armed Forces Brewing Company’s headquarters and first brewing facility to the Commonwealth,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Armed Forces recognizes that Virginia’s strategic location, business-friendly climate, and strong military and veteran presence in Hampton Roads will lead to success at its new home in the City of Norfolk, and we look forward to a successful partnership.”

“Winning this project again demonstrates that Virginia’s logistics infrastructure and proximity to customers and suppliers are competitive advantages for companies in the food and beverage processing industry, the Commonwealth’s second-largest manufacturing sector,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “Hampton Roads is known around the world for its distinguished military presence, and we are confident Norfolk will provide the talent Armed Forces Brewing Company is seeking.”

“We are excited to open our flagship brewery and taproom in Norfolk, a great American city with a large population of veterans, active-duty military, and their families,” said Armed Forces Brewing Company CEO Alan Beal. “Virginia is one of the best states to open a brewing business in. Governor Youngkin called me and encouraged our team to take a close look at what Virginia has to offer, and we did. This is now our home base, and we’re committed to employing veterans and playing a vital part of the patriotic community in Norfolk.”

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