Virginia's Economic Development Arm Names Ike Prillaman, of Norfolk Southern, Board Chair

Richmond - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Board of Directors selected its new Chair, L. I. "Ike" Prillaman and Vice-Chair, Jean E. Clary. The officers were recently elected during the quarterly VEDP board meeting. The VEDP Board of Directors reports annually to the Governor on the status of the implementation of the state's comprehensive economic development strategy, and recommends legislative and executive actions related to it.

Investors Corporation will invest $12 million, Governor approves $200,000 GOF grant; authorizes work

Governor Gilmore announces furniture company to invest $12.5 million

Governor praises site as companies can now

Richmond - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today unveiled VirginiaScan™, a new feature on its award-winning web site www.YesVirginia.org. VirginiaScan™ allows corporate executives to search an online database of the state's sites and buildings from anywhere in the world. Using fast ColdFusion technology, the new feature provides the quickest, most accurate preliminary site search on the web. 

Governor Gilmore announces workforce training to bring aerospace company, 150 jobs to Virginia

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Fairchild Dornier will relocate its United States headquarters from San Antonio, Texas to Fairfax County. Sales and marketing, product support and senior leadership will operate out of this facility, initially employing 50 people and increasing that number to 150 within a year. Virginia successfully competed with several East Coast states for this $15 million investment.

Governor approves $200,000 to County for site prep, State to provide workforce training to help fill

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced CPFilms' decision to expand its manufacturing facility in Henry County. The company, which currently employs 483 Virginians, plans to create 52 new jobs through a three-year $35 million expansion plan.

Sara Lee Activewear to invest $25 million, Governor approves $1.3 grant to assist County with site p

Manufacturer will create 30 additional jobs in the Farmville area

150 jobs created by dairy manufacturer by year's end; $30 million added to original investment

Governor Gilmore announces expansions totaling $700 million