RICHMOND - A combined 16 companies from across the Commonwealth will graduate Thursday from two state export programs, touting impressive results from their newly acquired tools to successfully export products and services overseas. The graduating companies will be recognized during a noon luncheon Thursday at the Richmond Omni Hotel.

RICHMOND - A combined 16 companies from across the Commonwealth will graduate Thursday from two state export programs, touting impressive results from their newly acquired tools to successfully export products and services overseas. The graduating companies will be recognized during a noon luncheon Thursday at the Richmond Omni Hotel.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is offering a new service to help Virginia companies grow internationally amid challenging economic times domestically.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is offering a new service to help Virginia companies grow internationally amid challenging economic times domestically. 

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that marketing and advertising company Quebecor World Inc. will invest $35.2 million to expand in Frederick County. As the recipient of two new printing presses that will increase production capability, the Frederick County operation will retain 150 existing jobs and create 30 new positions. Virginia successfully competed with Pennsylvania and Tennessee for the project.

Governor Kaine met with Quebecor World senior management during a 2006 marketing mission to Montreal.

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that marketing and advertising company Quebecor World Inc. will invest $35.2 million to expand in Frederick County. As the recipient of two new printing presses that will increase production capability, the Frederick County operation will retain 150 existing jobs and create 30 new positions. Virginia successfully competed with Pennsylvania and Tennessee for the project. 

Governor Kaine met with Quebecor World senior management during a 2006 marketing mission to Montreal.

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia’s pro-business environment has garnered the Commonwealth its latest No. 1 ranking nationally. The top slot accorded to Virginia this week by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc., a top U.S. corporate site relocation expert, marks the third time the company has recognized the state with its highest ranking and is the sixth time overall that the Commonwealth has received national recognition as the most business-friendly state under the leadership of Governor Kaine.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of nine Virginia companies into its Accessing International Markets (AIM) export development program. The year-long AIM program introduces companies across Virginia to new global business opportunities.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of nine Virginia companies into its Accessing International Markets (AIM) export development program. The year-long AIM program introduces companies across Virginia to new global business opportunities.

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Alcoa will invest up to $25 million to increase capacity and production of investment castings for industrial gas turbines at its Hampton operations.

“Alcoa Howmet has been a steadfast contributor and strong corporate citizen in Hampton since it opened in 1974,” Governor Kaine said. “This expansion reflects Alcoa Howmet’s continued commitment to its workforce and the City of Hampton, and I am delighted the company’s long-term, positive experience in Virginia led to an expansion of this magnitude.”