Governor Warner to Lead Trade Missions to India and Japan

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner will lead two back-to-back international trade missions, departing Virginia on Saturday. The first, to Japan, is a series of confidential recruitment meetings.

Tetcon Products to Make $6.5 Million Investment and Bring 58 New Jobs to Roanoke County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Tecton Products LLC, a manufacturer of composite products, will invest $6.5 million to open its first Virginia plant in Roanoke County.

Phillip Morris USA to Invest Up to $300 Million for Research and Technology Center in Richmond

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Philip Morris USA will invest about $300 million to open a research and technology center in the City of Richmond. The project will create 500 new jobs.

Governor Warner Announces 50 Jobs and $1.6 Million Investment in City of Danville

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that TWM Cabling Solutions, Inc. will invest $1.6 million and create 50 new jobs in the City of Danville.

Lindab USA to Relocate Headquarters to City of Portsmouth

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R.

Governor Warner Announces New Flooring Manufacturer in Russell County

LEBANON - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Designer Wood Tile & Finishing Inc. will invest $4.2 million to open a pre-finished hardwood flooring business in Russell County.

VEDP Executive Director Announces Retirement

RICHMOND - Mark R. Kilduff, Executive Director for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, announced Friday that he will retire at the conclusion of his four-year contract, which expires in June.

Strongwell Corporation Expands in Washington County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Strongwell Corporation will invest $4 million and create 65 new jobs to expand its Highlands manufacturing facility near Abingdon.

Gerdau Ameristeel Moves to King George County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Gerdau Ameristeel will invest $5 million and create 50 new jobs in King George County with the relocation of a Baltimore, Maryland manufacturing plant.