Governor Praises Investments by Steag MicroTech and MicroHandling

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Steag MicroTech Inc., and MicroHandling GmbH will locate facilities in Henrico County to service Virginia's semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Steag MicroTech Inc., will create 30 new jobs and invest $.5 million in Henrico's Byrd Center. MicroHandling GmbH will employ 30 people and invest $.5 million in the county's Villa Park III. Both companies are headquartered in Germany.

Amoco Corporation to Expand Yorktown Facility

$17 Million Investment Will Create 40 Jobs for Southwest Virginia

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Magnolia Manufacturing Company Inc., will locate a new air-jet spinning facility in the Carroll County Industrial Park. The $17 million investment by Magnolia's sister company, Parkdale Mills, will create 40 new jobs in Southwest Virginia, and will be Magnolia's second manufacturing operation in Carroll County.

$7 Million Australian Investment, 60 Jobs Created by Industrial Galvanizers

State and Business Representatives Aim to Build on 1996 Success

Governor Allen Praises First Significant Private Sector Funding

Department Store Chain to Create 600 Jobs in the Shenandoah Valley

First Tool Installation Brings Facility Closer to Production

Henrico County - Governor George Allen joined officials of White Oak Semiconductor today to mark a significant milestone toward the completion of the $1.5 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant in Henrico County. Officials gathered to commend employees and celebrate the rapid advancement from green-field site to the first semiconductor tool installation for the new facility.

Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Bring 199 Jobs to Chesterfield

Chesterfield County - Governor George Allen today joined company and county officials in opening a new Hewlett-Packard customized packaging and distribution center in Chesterfield County.The facility, located in the River's Bend Center, is one of three regional centers worldwide which will be used to package printer cartridges. The multi-million dollar investment will create 199 initial new jobs.

$49 Million Australian Investment for Sussex and Dinwiddie Counties