Frederick County - Governor George Allen today announced the official opening of the Jouan Global Center, a medical laboratory manufacturing facility constructed by Jouan, Inc. The expansion was a direct result of meetings between Governor Allen and Mr. Marcel Victorri, Chairman of the Board of Jouan, Inc., during the Governor's September 1996 European Trade Mission. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and South Carolina for the Jouan Global Center.

$25 Million Investment Will Create up to 350 New Jobs

Fuisz Technologies Increases Virginia Presence, Adds 270 Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Fairfax County-based Fuisz Technologies Ltd. has inaugurated a new food ingredient research and manufacturing facility in Loudoun County, investing $1 million and creating 70 new jobs. Fuisz, a leading innovator in the fields of advanced drug delivery and food ingredient technologies, will also invest more than $13 million this year in the expansion of their Fairfax County headquarters, creating 200 new jobs.

$49 Million Australian Investment for Sussex and Dinwiddie Counties

Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Bring 199 Jobs to Chesterfield

Chesterfield County - Governor George Allen today joined company and county officials in opening a new Hewlett-Packard customized packaging and distribution center in Chesterfield County.The facility, located in the River's Bend Center, is one of three regional centers worldwide which will be used to package printer cartridges. The multi-million dollar investment will create 199 initial new jobs.

First Tool Installation Brings Facility Closer to Production

Henrico County - Governor George Allen joined officials of White Oak Semiconductor today to mark a significant milestone toward the completion of the $1.5 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant in Henrico County. Officials gathered to commend employees and celebrate the rapid advancement from green-field site to the first semiconductor tool installation for the new facility.

Department Store Chain to Create 600 Jobs in the Shenandoah Valley

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a City of Salem company, Integrated Textile Solutions, Inc. (ITS), 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 their export sales.

Governor Allen Praises First Significant Private Sector Funding

State and Business Representatives Aim to Build on 1996 Success