Gift to Strengthen State's Economic Development Marketing Efforts

Richmond - Representatives from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology, and businesses from across the Commonwealth recently attended COMDEX/Fall '97, one of the world's leading computer and communications trade shows, held in Las Vegas. Local and regional economic development allies also provided support. In 1997, more than 2,500 exhibitors played host to over 220,000 visitors, including more than 40,000 international visitors.

State and Business Representatives Aim to Build on 1996 Success

Move Creates 100 New Jobs, $30 Million Investment

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Medical Consumer Media will move its corporate headquarters from Bethesda, Maryland to Reston, Virginia. The move is expected to create 100 new jobs over the next two years, investing more than $30 million.

State and Corporate Leaders Promote Virginia as

Richmond - Representatives from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and businesses across the Commonwealth recently attended CeBIT '97, one of the world's leading international trade shows for information technology and telecommunications held in Hannover, Germany. In 1997, more than 7,000 exhibitors from 60 countries played host to over 600,000 visitors from around the globe.