Company to invest $13 million in manufacturing facility
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Engineered Building Components International Corporation (EBCI) will locate a $13 million manufacturing facility in Nottoway County's Pickett Park. EBCI, a start-up company founded by Virginian and construction veteran Ron Mullins, expects to create 100 new jobs over the next three years. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the investment.
National Catalog Corporation to expand operations
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that National Catalog Corporation (NCC), a division of Distribution Associates, will expand its operations in the Martinsville/Henry County area. The company will create 875 jobs over the next six months through a $2.5 million investment.
Toshiba and SanDisk flash memory joint venture to create 600 new jobs
Manassas - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced Toshiba Corporation and SanDisk Corporation have signed an agreement to create a new semiconductor company, FlashVision LLC, to produce advanced flash memory at Dominion Semiconductor in Manassas. The agreement will result in 600 new jobs for Virginia at the fabrication plant through a $700 million investment. Virginia successfully competed with Japan and Taiwan for the major project.
Governor Gilmore announces firm's intent to add 50 employees; retain 200
Nationwide Homes to expand manufacturing plant
Martinsville - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced Nationwide Homes, a manufacturer of systems-built modular homes, will expand its Martinsville facility and create 170 new jobs for the region over the next 30 months. The company has operated the plant in Martinsville since 1959. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia for the $3 million investment.
Nylstar acquires Amfibe; 200 jobs retained through $44 million investment
Naval Nuclear Fuel Division to add 320 jobs in Campbell County
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that BWX Technologies, Inc., a defense contractor, will expand its Naval Nuclear Fuel Division in Campbell County. The company will create 320 jobs over the next three years through a $41.1 million investment. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia, Tennessee, Washington and Idaho for the expansion.
50 jobs created as a result of company's $50 million investment
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced approval of a $200,000 grant from the Governor's Opportunity Fund to assist the City of Danville with site preparation for a maintenance training facility. The grant supports 50 jobs and an investment of $50 million that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company made in its Danville manufacturing plant.
Governor Names Norfolk Southern's David Goode Conference Chair
Richmond - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia will host the 25th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast United States-Japan Association (SEUS) and the Japan-United States Southeast Association, in Norfolk, September 30 through October 3, 2000. The Governor also named David R. Goode, Chairman, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation, chair for the 2000 conference.
Governor Gilmore announces 200 new jobs for Southwest Virginia
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Raleigh Mine and Industrial Supply will expand its Tazewell County operation and also locate a new facility there. The expansion will create 200 new jobs for Virginians through a $5 million investment. In addition, Raleigh's existing 49 employees in the county will be retained. Virginia successfully competed with West Virginia and Kentucky for the investment.