Loudoun County - Governor Jim Gilmore today formally announced the decision by MCI WorldCom, Inc., to locate and expand its operation in Loudoun County. The campus will house MCI WorldCom's Information Technology operations and will serve as an operations center for its subsidiary UUNET Technologies, Inc. As many as 4,000 jobs will be located in Loudoun County by 2001. The 1.3 million square-foot facility will be the company's largest campus. MCI WorldCom will invest $200 million in the facility.
Expansion will create up to 92 new jobs; more than $8 million investment
Governor Gilmore announces 1,000 new jobs for Hampton Roads
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Towers Perrin, one of the world's largest management and benefits consulting firms, will locate a $33 million facility in the City of Chesapeake. The facility will serve as the firm's newest National Employee Benefits Center (NEBC), a high-tech benefits administration facility scheduled to open in the summer of 1999. Towers Perrin will create over 1,000 jobs in Hampton Roads at the world-class facility.
Mehler will locate U.S. headquarters in Henry County, $16.5 million investment
Enterprise Zone Attracts Millwork Manufacturer, 200 Jobs
Richmond - Governor George Allen announced today that Barber and Ross Millwork Company will invest $4 million to establish new manufacturing operations in Richmond. The company will employ 200 by 1999 and will operate in Richmond's North Enterprise Zone.
$75 Million Investment To Create 85 New Jobs
Stuarts Draft - Governor George Allen today announced that Hershey Foods will expand its manufacturing facility in the Stuarts Draft area of Augusta County, Virginia. The new 200,000 square foot facility will employ 85 additional Virginians, with an initial investment of $75 million.
Site Will Enhance Virginia's Marketing Capabilities to Attract Jobs and Investment
Richmond - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has launched its new marketing web site, placing the Commonwealth of Virginia at the fingertips of business prospects around the globe. The new site will complement the Partnership's existing marketing program and will enhance Virginia's presence in the global marketplace. Users can access the site at www.YesVirginia.org.
Steel Manufacturing Company To Locate In Washington County, Create 80 Jobs
Richmond - Governor George Allen announced today the decision by Southern Engineering to locate a new steel manufacturing plant in Washington County. The new facility will create 80 new jobs with an initial investment of $5 million.
Deal Follows Governor Allen's Visit to Korea
Lynchburg - Governor George Allen today announced that telecommunications leader Ericsson Inc. has signed a radio dispatch equipment order worth $33 million with Samsung International. The order names the Lynchburg manufacturer as the primary supplier of advanced digital dispatch radio equipment to Samsung of Korea. Governor Allen met with Samsung officials during his 1996 trade mission to the Far East.
Wayne L. Sterling Receives Prestigious Award from Associated General Contractors of Virginia
Hot Springs, VA - Wayne L. Sterling, Executive Director of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), received the Special Recognition Award by the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGC) on January 18, 1997. The award was presented during AGC's annual convention held at the Homestead Resort.