State Programs Prepare Eight Virginia Companies for Export
RICHMOND - A combined eight companies from across the Commonwealth will graduate Thursday from two state export programs, carrying with them the tools and know-how necessary to export their products and services overseas.
VEDP International Trade Division Hosts Contest
RICHMOND - Where in the world are Virginia’s products? Try Egypt, the South Pole and Kazakhstan for starters.
Governor Kaine Announces Vaccine Production Facility Expansion in Rockingham County
RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Merck & Co., Inc. will invest $57 million to expand the role its Elkton facility plays in producing GARDASIL®, Merck’s cervical cancer vaccine.
Governor Kaine Announces Philip Morris USA to Reopen, Expand York County Facility
RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Philip Morris USA will invest up to $100 million in its York County facility to support the company’s growth strategy.
Five Virginia Companies Accepted into Virginia’s Accessing International Markets Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of five new companies into the Accessing International Markets (AIM) export development program.
Governor Kaine Announces 55 New Jobs for Botetourt County
RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Smorgon Steel Group Ltd. will invest about $25 million in Botetourt County to open its first North American facility for its new LiteSteel™ beam product.