VEDP Names New Europe-Based Trade Manager

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has appointed Guillermo Parodi, a business executive with extensive experience in international management consulting and sales, as its trade representative in E

International Shipping Company to Relocate North American Headquarters to Norfolk

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that CMA-CGM, the world’s fifth largest steamship line, will locate its North American headquarters in the City of Norfolk.

First Seven Companies Graduate From Virginia Export Program

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership today announced that seven Virginia companies successfully completed the state’s two-year VALET (Virginia Leaders in Export Trade) program, collectively attaining $19 m

Cleanse to Expand R&D Capacity in Giles County

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Celanese Acetate LLC will expand its research and development capacity in Giles County.

HP Hood to Expand Frederick County Operations

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that HP Hood Inc. will expand its milk processing facility in Frederick County.

Frederick County Expands Plastics Cluster with UK Firm

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that M&H Plastics, a British company, will locate its first U.S. facility in Frederick County.

Franklin Braid to Expand in Emporia

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Franklin Braid will expand its operations in the City of Emporia.

Masterbrand Cabinets Plans Facility in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced an agreement in principle for MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., the second-largest cabinet manufacturer in North America, to locate a manufacturing facility in Henry County.

Pulaski Lands 300 New Jobs

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Global Contact Services, LLC (GCS) will locate a customer contact center in Pulaski.