Marketing Grants Awarded to Virginia Communities

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced that 15 $10,000 grants were awarded to communities as part of the Virginia’s Opportunity Regions (VOR) FY 06 marketing program.

VEDP Receives National Recognition for Philip Morris Project

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership received the Gold Award from Business Facilities magazine for the Philip Morris USA Research and Technology Center project.

Governor Kaine Announces State Child Support Enforcement Center to Locate in Martinsville

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Martinsville will be the site of the first private-sector child support enforcement customer service call center in Virginia.

Governor Kaine Announces 25 New Jobs for Rockbridge County

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Lees Commercial Carpets, a division of Mohawk Industries Inc., will invest $26.6 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Rockbridge County.

Governor Kaine Announces MeadWestvaco Plans to Locate Headquarters in Greater Richmond Area

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV), a global packaging company, has chosen the Greater Richmond area for its corporate headquarters.

Governor Kaine Announces 194 New Jobs for Danville

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Unarco Industries, Inc., a shopping cart manufacturer, will invest approximately $9 million and create 194 new jobs in Danville.

Governor Kaine Announces Manufacturing Headquarters to Locate in Saltville

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Reline America, Inc. will invest $4.9 million to build its manufacturing headquarters facility in Saltville.

Governor Kaine Announces 85 New Jobs for Southside Virginia

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M.