Expansion will mean investment of $26 million, 1,200 new jobs; nearly 2,000 total jobs possible

Hampton - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced the expansion of the Gateway computer manufacturing facility in Hampton. The expansion will result in the creation of 1,200 new jobs and lead to an overall investment of over $26 million over the next three years. Nearly 2,000 new jobs may be created in the Hampton Roads and Peninsula regions as a result of Gateway¹s expansion.

Taiwanese-based manufacturer will create up to 100 new jobs, invest more than $20 million in facility

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Eternal Technology Corporation, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of dry film photoresist materials, will locate a new facility in Chesterfield County. The Richmond metropolitan area will gain up to 100 new jobs and more than $20 million in investment from the project over the next several years.

Science Applications International Corp's expansion in Fauquier County to create 150 new job

Company's expansion in Northampton County will result in 50 new jobs for Eastern Shore

Cape Charles, VA - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Energy Recovery, Inc. (ERI) has chosen the Cape Charles Sustainable Technology Park for its manufacturing and research and development operations. The company plans to hire 50 employees through a $2.5 million investment.

Company's expansion will create 366 new jobs for Hampton Roads region

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Coastal Training Technologies Corp. will expand its Virginia Beach facility. The new 100,000-square-foot expansion will create 366 new jobs and a $14 million investment. A $500,000 grant from the Governor's Opportunity Fund will be given to the city to assist with site acquisition. Secretary of Commerce and Trade Barry E. DuVal attended today's announcement ceremony.

Virginia emerges as automotive leader with $148 million investment, nearly 1,300 new jobs

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore yesterday announced in his State of the Commonwealth address to the Virginia General Assembly that Volvo Trucks North America will expand its Pulaski County assembly plant and add 1,277 new jobs for Virginians. The $148 million investment will allow the company to increase manufacturing capacity and add new support operations.

Aspen Motion Technologies will locate $9.2 million manufacturing facility in City of Radford

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Aspen Motion Technologies will locate a $9.2 million manufacturing facility in the City of Radford for production of its high level electromechanical assemblies. The company will create up to 171 new jobs over the next three years at the Radford Shell Building. Virginia successfully competed with Pennsylvania for the investment.

Mehler will locate U.S. headquarters in Henry County, $16.5 million investment

Governor Gilmore announces 1,000 new jobs for Hampton Roads

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Towers Perrin, one of the world's largest management and benefits consulting firms, will locate a $33 million facility in the City of Chesapeake. The facility will serve as the firm's newest National Employee Benefits Center (NEBC), a high-tech benefits administration facility scheduled to open in the summer of 1999. Towers Perrin will create over 1,000 jobs in Hampton Roads at the world-class facility. 

Expansion will create up to 92 new jobs; more than $8 million investment