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Merck Invests $3B, Creates 2,100 Jobs in Virginia

10/22/2025

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  • Merck & Co. began constructing a $3 billion, 400,000-square-foot Center of Excellence in Elkton, Virginia, creating over 500 full-time jobs and 8,000 construction roles.
  • This project is part of a $70 billion plan to bolster domestic manufacturing and research.
  • Merck announced nearly $6 billion in investments across North Carolina, Delaware, Kansas, and Virginia, creating over 1,600 jobs.
  • The expansion strengthens the U.S. biopharmaceutical sector and reduces reliance on foreign suppliers.