Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches invests $5.8M to open ice cream manufacturing facility in Virginia
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches has announced plans to open a new production facility and corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The company, which manufactures handcrafted, small-batch ice cream sandwiches, is investing $5.8 million into the project, creating 166 new jobs.
The new facility sits on a 5.01-acre lot and includes approximately 29,000 square feet of space, with 24,000 square feet dedicated to production. The expansion comes as Nightingale has outgrown its previous production space due to consistent year-over-year growth.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Richmond and the Greater Richmond Partnership to secure the project for Virginia. The company will receive support through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which provides consultative services and funding to support new employee recruitment and training.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Hannah Pollack, CEO, President, and Co-Founder, Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, said, “Receiving this support from the Commonwealth is an incredible honor and a powerful vote of confidence in our vision. We’re deeply grateful for the support which will help us accelerate our growth while staying true to our Richmond, Virginia roots. As we expand, our commitment to this community remains stronger than ever.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, added, “The opening of Nightingale’s new ice cream production facility is a tremendous win for our Commonwealth. Not only does it celebrate the spirit of local innovation and entrepreneurship, but it also brings 166 good-paying jobs to hardworking Virginians.”
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