Covad Communications' Decision Heightens Virginia's Emergence as a Technology Leader
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Covad Communications will locate a new national technical center in Prince William County. The broadband services company could ultimately create approximately 1,000 technology jobs at the center with a potential total investment of $35 million.
Worldwide doctor referral organization locates in Arlington County; will create 50 jobs
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Best Doctors, Inc., an independent doctor referral organization, has selected Arlington County for its new service center. The company will create 50 new jobs in the region and invest at least $500,000 in the facility this year. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia and New York for the investment.
Manufacturer to create 40 new jobs, invest $11 million in new production lines
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Ball Corporation, a manufacturer of metal and plastic packaging products for beverages and foods, will invest $11 million in its existing Bristol facility. The expansion will create 40 new jobs for Virginians this year. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and Indiana for the investment.
Corporate Location magazine praises VEDP's Internet presence
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.