176 new jobs created in Isle of Wight County

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Smithfield Foods, Inc. will expand its Smithfield Packing Company facility in Isle of Wight County creating 176 new jobs for Virginians. The expansion will incorporate a special packaging process extending the shelf life of the company's popular meat products. Smithfield Foods will invest $3.9 million in the expansion.

Governor Gilmore announces 150 new jobs for Virginians

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Altec Industries, a Birmingham, AL-based manufacturer of equipment for the utility and telecommunications industries, will locate a new manufacturing and final assembly facility in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. The company plans to employ 150 people during its first three years of operation and invest $12.5 million.

Inaugurates East Coast Distribution Facility in Pittsylvania County

Over 150 new jobs; serve as a cornerstone of company's global infrastructure

Fairfax County - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that GlobalCenter Inc. has officially opened its second data center in Fairfax County. GlobalCenter, a subsidiary of Global Crossing Ltd., is expected to house over 150 new jobs at this facility.

Company will create 172 jobs and invest $30 million

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Sterling Semiconductor, Inc., a subsidiary of Uniroyal Technology Corporation, will expand its operations in Loudoun County. The company will invest approximately $30 million in the expansion which will create up to 172 jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Connecticut and Florida for the investment.

Governor Gilmore announces Precision Technology Group's decision to create 100 new jobs

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Precision Technology Group of Great Britain (PTG) has chosen Roanoke City for the headquarters of its new North American division, Precision Technology USA. Precision Technology plans to employ more than 100 people and invest more than $2 million over the next six years. The company plans to occupy a former Tultex building in the city. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio for the investment.

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that EMCO, manufacturer of Forever® brand storm and screen doors, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Luray in Page County. The decision for Page County will result in 343 new jobs over the next two and a half years through EMCO's investment of $9.8 million. Virginia successfully competed with Pennsylvania for the investment.

Company Technology Division to Create 500 New Jobs and Invest $30 Million

Governor Gilmore hails major investment in Virginia by Swiss company

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore has announced Lawson Mardon Packaging, a Switzerland-based specialty packaging manufacturer will locate a new facility in Chesterfield, County, Virginia. The company will invest $45 million in the plant while creating up to 150 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the investment.

VEDP names community assistance manager based in Wise County