Rapid Rack to invest $5.1 million in facility; save an additional 40 jobs in state
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced Rapid Rack's decision to locate a $5.1 million manufacturing facility in the City of Hampton's enterprise zone. Rapid Rack plans to acquire Hampton-based Whitney Rand and create 60 new jobs for the people of the Peninsula. The company will retain the existing 40 workers employed by Whitney Rand. Virginia successfully competed with South Carolina for the investment.
Super Sack Bag expands in Lee County; invests $1.6 million in new manufacturing facility
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Super Sack Bag, Inc. will locate a new manufacturing facility in the Lee County Industrial Park. The company, a subsidiary of B.A.G. Corp., has been a Lee County corporate citizen since 1995. This expansion will create 180 new jobs through a $1.6 million investment. Virginia successfully competed with Tennessee, Indiana and Texas for the project.
Expansion will create 50 new jobs in Southwest Virginia
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Data Services America, Inc. will expand its operations in Virginia by locating a facility in Buchanan County. The company will hire 50 employees by Fall 2000. Data Services America has operated a service center in Mecklenburg County since 1997. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the investment.
Also announces release of state directory of research & development facilities in Virginia
Students across Virginia obtain practical experience through marketing program
Manufacturing company will create 40 new jobs in Southwest Virginia
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that CBF, LLC has chosen Tazewell County for its new high-tech metal fabrication facility. The company will invest over $2.5 million in the project and create 40 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Kentucky for the investment.
Virginia facility will be used for Intel's new Internet services hosting business
Tempur-Pedic to invest $14 million in new manufacturing facility in Duffield
Duffield - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Tempur-Pedic, Inc. will locate a new manufacturing facility in Scott County's Duffield Industrial Park. The company expects to create 265 new jobs through a $14 million investment.
New facility will create 300 new jobs in Washington County, save 900 jobs in Smyth County
$30 million facility to result in 1,200 new jobs for Fredericksburg area
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced Capital One's decision to locate a new customer service center in Spotsylvania County. The new $30 million facility, accommodating up to 1,200 new jobs, will be supported by Capital One's long-term tenancy. Virginia successfully competed with Texas, Florida and Washington for the investment.