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09.06.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces Up To 60 New Cybersecurity Jobs in City of Richmond
Thomson Reuters to establish internal cybersecurity operations center RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Thomson Reuters will establish an internal cybersecurity operations center in the City of Richmond.
08.29.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces More Than $6 Million Investment in Washington County
HapcoPole Products to expand manufacturing operation, create 28 new jobs RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Hapco Pole Products, a manufacturer of aluminum poles, will invest over $6 million to expand its operation in Washington County.
08.17.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces Kosmo Machine Inc. to Create 36 New Jobs in Henrico County
Precision part manufacturer to expand operation with $1M investment RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Kosmo Machine Inc., a full service precision machine shop, will invest $1,000,000 in new equipment to increase production capacity at its manufacturing operation in Henrico County.
08.14.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces LifeNet Health to Invest $12.25 million, Create 321 New Jobs in City of Virginia Beach
Global headquarters expansion marks 1,000th economic development project of administration VIRGINIA BEACH - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that LifeNet Health, a leading global regenerative medicine company, will invest $12.25 million to expand its global headquarters operation in the City of Virginia Beach.
08.10.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces 400 New Jobs in Fairfax County
Mission Services Inc. to invest $820,000 to expand IT support operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Mission Services Inc.
08.08.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces Draftco, Inc. Expansion in Augusta County
Company to invest $450,000 and create 16 new jobs RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Draftco, Inc., a machine and fabrication shop, will invest $450,000 to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County.
08.07.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces 27 New Jobs in Fairfax County
Avizia to expand healthcare IT operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Avizia, a leading provider of system-wide telehealth solutions, is investing to expand its presence in Fairfax County. The expansion will create 27 new jobs.
08.01.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces US Foods to Create Approximately 100 New Jobs in Prince William County
Leading foodservice distributor to make significant investment to expand facility RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that US Foods, one of the nation’s largest foodservice distributors, will make significant investments by expanding and renovating 220,000 square feet of its Prince William County distribution facility.
07.26.2017
JennChem, LLC to invest $5 million to establish heavy duty conveyor belt manufacturing operation
JennChem, LLC to invest $5 million to establish heavy duty conveyor belt manufacturing operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that JennChem, LLC, a manufacturer of chemical roof support and sealing products and an affiliate of the JENNMAR family of companies, will invest $5 million to establish a manufacturing operation for heavy duty conveyor systems in Russell County.
07.24.2017
Two Smyth County Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Smyth County companies, Longwall Associates, Inc., and Reline America, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
07.20.2017
Governor McAuliffe Announces Nomadic Display to Expand Headquarters in Fairfax County
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Nomadic Display, a worldwide leader in trade show displays, will create 30 new jobs and invested $940,000 in connection with its expansion and headquarters relocation in Fairfax County.
07.20.2017
Albemarle County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of an Albemarle County company, PunchOut2Go, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program as part of the 32nd class.
07.20.2017
Arlington County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of an Arlington County company, Higher Logic, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program as part of the 32nd class.
07.20.2017
Five Fairfax County Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of five Fairfax County companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program: Avizia; Klas Telecom Government, Inc.; Logos Technologies, LLC; Matrix International, Inc.; and Red 5 Holdings, Inc.
07.20.2017
Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of, the Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS), located in Halifax County, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program as part of the 32nd class.
07.20.2017
Three Hampton Roads Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of three Hampton Roads companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program: Axis Global Enterprises, Inc.
07.20.2017
King and Queen County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a King and Queen County company, Fulcrum Concepts LLC, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program as part of the 32nd class.
07.20.2017
Montgomery County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Montgomery County company, Ozmo Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program as part of the 32nd class.