Virginia Praises Leica for Winning German Business Award
MUNICH, GERMANY - Leica Microsystems, a German company, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) will highlight Leica’s success at SEMICON Europa this week.
Wal-Mart Selects Rockingham County for Regional Distribution Center
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will invest $55 million to locate a regional distribution center in Rockingham County, creating 1,000 new jobs for the Shenandoah Valley.
Sunrise Senior Living to Expand Headquarters in Fairfax County
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Sunrise Senior Living will expand its McLean-based corporate headquarters, creating more than 140 new jobs in Fairfax County.
Hudd Distribution Services Grows in Chesapeake
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Hudd Distribution – a Maersk Logistics Company - will expand its existing distribution facility in the City of Chesapeake’s Gateway Commerce Park.
Metalsa Expands Botetourt County Facility
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Metalsa, a leading manufacturer of heavy truck rail frames, will expand its operations in Botetourt County.
Governor's Detroit Mission Results in Investment
RICHMOND - Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner today announced a $60 million reinvestment by Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) in four existing Virginia manufacturing facilities that translates into 200 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
Philip Morris USA to Relocate Headquarters to Greater Richmond
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Philip Morris USA will move its corporate headquarters from New York City to the former Reynolds Metals corporate complex on West Broad Street in Henrico County.
City of Franklin Welcomes Largest Corporate Investment in More Than 10 Years
FRANKLIN - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Money Mailer, a leader in the direct mail industry, will invest $8.5 million and create 160 new jobs over the next five years in the City of Franklin.
City of Roanoke Welcomes 100 New Jobs
ROANOKE - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that the The Vidette Group, a preferred America Online Yellow Pages strategic partner, has chosen the InSystems Building in downtown Roanoke for its new sales facility.