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.

Peebles Expands in Mecklenburg County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Stage Stores, Inc.

Interbake Foods to Open New Facility in Warren County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Interbake Foods LLC will open a new cookie and cracker manufacturing center in Warren County.

Governor Warner Announces 200 New Jobs for Town of Pulaski

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R.

Governor Warner Announces 540 New Jobs for Southside Virginia

DANVILLE - Governor Mark R.

Governor Warner Announces 200 New Jobs for Southwest Virginia

HILLSVILLE - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that AmerLink, Inc., a manufacturer of log homes, will invest $3 million to open its first Virginia plant in Carroll County. The project will create 200 new jobs.

Governor Warner Announces Vaccine Production Facility in Rockingham County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Merck & Co., Inc. will invest $40 million to prepare its facility in Elkton to support the production of a vaccine candidate in the company’s pipeline.