RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of three Hampton Roads companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of four Virginia companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of four Northern Virginia companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of four Central Virginia companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that TRG Customer Solutions, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) provider of customer management solutions and technologies, and their partner, First Potomac Management LLC, will invest more than $900,000 to expand its operations in the City of Hampton. The project saves 300 jobs and will create 120 new jobs.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Wood Fuel Developers, LLC, an affiliate of Chester, Virginia-based Industrial TurnAround Corporation (ITAC), will invest $8.6 million to begin wood pellet manufacturing operations in Sussex County. The project will create 28 jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia for the project.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that leading hospitality company Hilton Worldwide will invest $1.8 million to expand in Fairfax County, relocating more than 100 new jobs in the company's supply management group. In August 2009, the company moved its headquarters from Beverly Hills, Calif. to McLean, Va. in Fairfax County.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced that UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is making a multimillion-dollar investment to expand its operations in the City of Roanoke. UnitedHealthcare’s expansion is expected to create 125 new jobs over the next two years.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Dynax America Corporation, a manufacturer of automotive components, will invest $15.66 million to expand its operation in Botetourt County. The expansion project will accommodate new contracts with Ford, General Motors, and Daimler, creating 95 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed against China for the project.

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that J.Crew Group, Inc., a nationally recognized apparel retailer, will expand its distribution operation in the City of Lynchburg. The project will create 177 new jobs.