$2 Million Agreement Will Create 50 New Jobs in Bedford County

Bernstein US Next on List of Europen Trade Mission Successes

Hamburg, Germany - Governor George Allen announced a successful investment deal today, revealing that Bernstein US, a subsidiary of Hans Bernstein GMBH and Co., will construct an electronics manufacturing facility in the Appomattox Industrial Park in the Greater Richmond Area. The project will initially create 25 jobs, expanding to 75 jobs at the completion of the five year build-out plan.

Netherlands Deal Results in $3 Million Permanent Investment, 20 New Jobs - - Port Agreement Betwee

Rotterdam, Netherlands- - Governor George Allen today announced that BluePrint Automation Group, a Dutch case packaging company, will invest $3 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County. The facility, which will create 20 new jobs, will be located in the Appomattox Industrial Park in a Chesterfield County Enterprise Zone, which was created with the Governor's approval in 1995.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Fairfax County company, Lessard Design International, LLC into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growing export sales.

Denmark Deal Lands 98 New Jobs, Increases Service with Port of Virginia

Japanese Manufacturer Invests $50 Million in Warren County

Front Royal - Governor George Allen today attended the grand opening ceremonies of Toray Plastics' new foam extrusion plant in Warren County. The ceremonies today consisted of a tree-planting dedication and a ribbon-cutting celebration. Approximately 115 employees will work in the $50 million facility to manufacture polyolefin foam called TORAYPEF which is used for interior automobile parts such as dashboards.

Move Creates 100 New Jobs, $30 Million Investment

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Medical Consumer Media will move its corporate headquarters from Bethesda, Maryland to Reston, Virginia. The move is expected to create 100 new jobs over the next two years, investing more than $30 million.

Governor Allen Welcomes VehiCare Headquarters and 175 Projected Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that VehiCare, Inc., will relocate its corporate headquarters from Rochester, New York, to the City of Richmond. The company provides professional maintenance service to trucking fleets across the United States and will initially hire 25 employees at the Richmond headquarters, with 150 new jobs to be added across the State over the next two years.

Governor Allen Welcomes Multinational Company to Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

Office Products Supplier to Create 550 Jobs in Bristol

Bristol - Governor George Allen today participated in a dedication ceremony for Boise Cascade Office Products' new call center in Southwest Virginia. The Bristol facility, located in an existing 80,000 square foot shell building, will create 550 new jobs. Last December, Governor Allen presented a $350,000 check from the Governor's Opportunity Fund to the City of Bristol to assist with site preparation.