RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia’s pro-business environment has garnered the Commonwealth its latest No. 1 ranking nationally. The top slot accorded to Virginia this week by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc., a top U.S. corporate site relocation expert, marks the third time the company has recognized the state with its highest ranking and is the sixth time overall that the Commonwealth has received national recognition as the most business-friendly state under the leadership of Governor Kaine.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of nine Virginia companies into its Accessing International Markets (AIM) export development program. The year-long AIM program introduces companies across Virginia to new global business opportunities.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of nine Virginia companies into its Accessing International Markets (AIM) export development program. The year-long AIM program introduces companies across Virginia to new global business opportunities.

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Alcoa will invest up to $25 million to increase capacity and production of investment castings for industrial gas turbines at its Hampton operations.

“Alcoa Howmet has been a steadfast contributor and strong corporate citizen in Hampton since it opened in 1974,” Governor Kaine said. “This expansion reflects Alcoa Howmet’s continued commitment to its workforce and the City of Hampton, and I am delighted the company’s long-term, positive experience in Virginia led to an expansion of this magnitude.”

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Alcoa will invest up to $25 million to increase capacity and production of investment castings for industrial gas turbines at its Hampton operations. 

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I), a manufacturer of glass containers for food, beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, will invest $20 million to upgrade equipment at its manufacturing plant in James City County. The facility improvements, made possible through a public-private collaboration, will take place during the next 12 to 24 months and will enhance the energy efficiencies and technological capabilities of the plant. The company employs 180 people at the James City County plant.

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I), a manufacturer of glass containers for food, beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, will invest $20 million to upgrade equipment at its manufacturing plant in James City County. The facility improvements, made possible through a public-private collaboration, will take place during the next 12 to 24 months and will enhance the energy efficiencies and technological capabilities of the plant. The company employs 180 people at the James City County plant. 

Richmond - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that he will travel April 18-25, as the guest of the Israeli and Moroccan governments, to promote Virginia to business and government leaders. Governor Kaine also will participate in a confidential meeting with an economic development prospect in Dubai. He will be joined on the trip by First Lady Anne Holton and Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Patrick O. Gottschalk.

Richmond - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that he will travel April 18-25, as the guest of the Israeli and Moroccan governments, to promote Virginia to business and government leaders. Governor Kaine also will participate in a confidential meeting with an economic development prospect in Dubai. He will be joined on the trip by First Lady Anne Holton and Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Patrick O. Gottschalk.

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Raytheon Company, a technology and innovation company specializing in defense, homeland security, cybersecurity and other government markets, is planning to consolidate some of its Northern Virginia facilities into approximately 600,000 square feet of building space in Loudoun County.