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Richmond rises as pharma hub: Haleon invests $54 million and launches paid internship program

Richmond is cementing its status as a hub for pharmaceutical innovation, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin dubbing the region a “pharma corridor” during Monday’s announcement of major investments and opportunities at Haleon, an international drug manufacturing company. The United Kingdom-based company, which produces household names like Advil, Centrum, and Sensodyne, plans to invest $54 million to […]

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula (left) and Gov. Glenn Youngkin (right) announce expansions and internships at the pharmaceutical company Haleon on Jan. 27, 2025. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)
Richmond is cementing its status as a hub for pharmaceutical innovation, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin dubbing the region a “pharma corridor” during Monday’s announcement of major investments and opportunities at Haleon, an international drug manufacturing company.

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