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01.28.2015
State Program Graduates 13 Virginia Companies Ready for Export
RICHMOND - Thirteen companies from across the Commonwealth graduated January 14, 2015 from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program, touting impressive results from their newly acquired tools to successfully export products and services overseas.
01.21.2015
Governor McAuliffe Announces 29 New Jobs in Henry County
Richmond - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Hardide Coatings, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced surface coatings, will invest $7.25 million to establish its first Virginia operation in Henry County and create 29 new jobs with an average salary of $50,000, which is well above the average prevailing wage in the region.
01.14.2015
Suffolk Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Suffolk company, Command Post Technologies, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Two Richmond Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Richmond companies, sweetFrog Enterprises LLC and Wako Chemicals USA, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Salem Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Salem company, Regional Conveyor Services, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Harrisonburg Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Harrisonburg company, ComSonics, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Three Northern Virginia Companies Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of three Northern Virginia companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Tazewell Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Tazewell company, Norris Screen and Manufacturing, LLC, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Russell County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Russell County company, Steel Fab, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Buchanan County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Buchanan County company, West River Conveyors & Machinery Company, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.14.2015
Virginia Beach Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Virginia Beach company, Prevailance, Inc. into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.
01.09.2015
Governor McAuliffe Announces 46 New Jobs in City of Bristol
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Nulife Glass will invest $5.9 million to establish its first Virginia operation in the City of Bristol.
01.07.2015
Governor McAuliffe Announces $100 Million Investment in City of Newport News
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., will invest $100 million to expand its operation in the City of Newport News. Canon Virginia, Inc.