RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Lohmann Corporation will locate a new adhesive coatings plant in Orange County’s Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park. The company will create 30 new jobs through a $5.7 million investment. Virginia successfully competed with Kentucky for the project.

“I am pleased that Lohmann has chosen to locate its new facility in the Commonwealth,” said Governor Warner. “This significant investment is a vote of confidence in Virginia’s future and the hardworking citizens of this region.”

FAIRFAX COUNTY - Governor Mark R. Warner today joined company officials to dedicate a new BAE SYSTEMS facility in Reston. The 130,000-square-foot complex, located at 11487 Sunset Hills Road, will serve as headquarters for the company’s Integrated Systems business. The $51.6 million capital investment will create nearly 1,000 jobs. New positions range from systems integration and development engineers to network and software engineers. 

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Forbes magazine will hold its 9th Annual CEO Forum at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond on October 1-3, 2003.

“I am pleased to announce that Virginia will host this impressive conference of business leaders,” said Governor Warner. “The Forbes CEO Forum is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight the Commonwealth’s pro-business climate.”

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Red Oak E-Commerce Solutions, Inc. (ROES), a software and consulting firm for the insurance and workers’ compensation industry, will locate in Mecklenburg County’s Lakeside Commerce Park. The company will invest $3 million and create 40 new jobs over the next three years. Employees at the new facility will include software programmers, software engineers, project managers and customer support analysts.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Division of International Trade today announced plans to attend Medica 2002 to promote the export of Virginia products and services. In its 34th year, Medica is the world’s largest trade exposition for the international health services industry. The show will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany on November 20-23, 2002. VEDP’s Division of International Trade is inviting Virginia companies in the health services industry to join the state at this trade show to seek export opportunities.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Greenridge Environmental Corporation, a start-up environmental remediation firm, will create 165 new jobs over 30 months in Lunenburg County. The company’s $9.5 million investment is Lunenburg County’s largest corporate investment in over 10 years. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Ontario, Canada for the project.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Service Center Metals (SCM) will invest $13 million and create 100 new jobs over the next four years in Prince George County. The company’s new 78,000-square-foot aluminum extrusion facility will be located in the SouthPoint Industrial Park. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and Tennessee for the project. Governor Warner welcomed the Service Center Metals at a groundbreaking ceremony this morning in Prince George County.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced a $500,000 performance-based grant from the Virginia Investment Partnership (VIP) program that will assist DuPont with its Chesterfield County expansion. The VIP program offers financial assistance to existing Virginia companies proposing significant expansion projects. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Chesterfield County Economic Development assisted the company with its decision. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will provide workforce training services.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Microsoft has selected Fairfax County as the location for its Microsoft Innovation & Technology Conference Center. Governor Warner today joined Craig Mundie, Microsoft’s Chief Technical Officer, in opening the $25 million facility, which will bring 100 jobs and new technology investment to the region.

FREDERICKSBURG - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership, in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, today announced the launch of the Passport Program in the Fredericksburg region. Fredericksburg is the sixth Virginia community to host this program.