Governor Allen Praises $26 Million Investment, 900 Potential New Jobs

Hampton - Governor George Allen today announced that Bell Atlantic Plus, Inc., a subsidiary of Bell Atlantic Corporation, will open a new $26 million call center in the City of Hampton to provide innovative telemarketing services to its mid-Atlantic customers. The company will hire 700 new employees by April 1998, and will potentially hire an additional 200 by the end of next year. Virginia successfully competed with South Carolina for the investment.

Total Jobs Created Tops 200,000, Capital Investment Reaches $3.54 Billion 

Students Across Virginia Gain Practical Experience Through Marketing Program

Richmond - Four Virginia corporations received the prestigious Governor's Award for Excellence for their participation in the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's International Market Planning (IMP) Program. Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Robert T. Skunda presented the awards to the companies and their partnering students and professors today at a luncheon held in Richmond at the Downtown Club.

Governor Hails $43 Million Investment at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Front Royal - Governor George Allen today announced that Family Dollar Stores, Inc. will build a $43 million distribution center in Warren County, creating approximately 425 new jobs for the Shenandoah Valley. The 915,000 square foot facility will be located in the Cedarville Enterprise Zone and is expected to be completed by the end of 1997. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for the investment.

Medical Manufacturer Jouan, Inc. To Invest $8 Million In Virginia

Governor Allen Lauds $28 Million Investment Victory

Chesapeake - Governor George Allen today announced that Dollar Tree Stores Inc. will expand its corporate headquarters and distribution center and relocate to Chesapeake, Virginia, investing $28 million and creating 125 new jobs over the next five years and to retain 275 existing jobs in South Hampton Roads.

 Virginia's First Full-Service Hollywood Film Studio Becoming a Reality

Petersburg - Virginia First Lady Susan Allen today officially welcomed New Millennium Studios at groundbreaking ceremonies in Petersburg. Announced last October and founded by Hollywood veterans Tim and Daphne Maxwell Reid, the 59-acre facility becomes Virginia's first full-service film studio. Armada/Hoffler Holding Company of Chesapeake will serve as the principal developer and contractor in the $11 million studio.

Three Companies Decide to Call Virginia Home

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that three companies have decided to locate their operations in Virginia, creating 221 new jobs with initial investments totaling over $1.4 million. The City of Norfolk will host a new cabinet manufacturing company called Odessa Black Sea, and Affinity Group Underwriters will operate in Henrico County. Playgrounds Inc. will locate a plant in Fairfax County.

Governor Allen Welcomes 5B's And 1,000 Projected Jobs To Henry County

Wayne L. Sterling Receives Prestigious Award from Associated General Contractors of Virginia

Hot Springs, VA - Wayne L. Sterling, Executive Director of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), received the Special Recognition Award by the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGC) on January 18, 1997. The award was presented during AGC's annual convention held at the Homestead Resort.