Approves $75,000 from Governor's Opportunity Fund and Workforce Training

American Fiber to Provide $2.5 Million Investment, 300 New Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that American Fiber Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of bed pillows and mattress pads, will invest $2.5 million to expand its Virginia operations in Henry County's Frith Industrial Park, creating approximately 300 new jobs by late 1998.

Emporia Manufacturer to Create 55 New Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Creative Playthings, Ltd., a wooden swing-set manufacturer, will expand its existing manufacturing and distribution facilities in Emporia, creating approximately 55 new jobs over the next three years. The expansion will occur in three phases, generating $3.5 million in new capital investment.

Governor Announces 250-300 New Jobs, $5 Million Investment

World's Largest Consulting Firm to Locate Region's Headquarters in Reston

Dutch Investment is Product of Governor Allen's Trade Mission

Chesterfield County - Governor George Allen attended a groundbreaking ceremony for BluePrint Automation Group today at the Appomattox Industrial Park in Chesterfield County. Located in an Enterprise Zone which was created with the Governor's approval in 1995, BluePrint Automation's investment of $3 million will eventually create 20 new jobs.

$10 Million Facility To Employ Up To 400

Chesapeake - Governor George Allen today attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, celebrating their first Rapid Response Unit service center. The $10 million facility expects to employ more than 250 people when it opens in 1998, and as many as 400 in the future. Virginia successfully competed with New Jersey and Orlando, Florida, for the investment.

Office Products Supplier to Create 550 Jobs in Bristol

Bristol - Governor George Allen today participated in a dedication ceremony for Boise Cascade Office Products' new call center in Southwest Virginia. The Bristol facility, located in an existing 80,000 square foot shell building, will create 550 new jobs. Last December, Governor Allen presented a $350,000 check from the Governor's Opportunity Fund to the City of Bristol to assist with site preparation.

Governor Allen Welcomes Multinational Company to Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

Governor Allen Welcomes VehiCare Headquarters and 175 Projected Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that VehiCare, Inc., will relocate its corporate headquarters from Rochester, New York, to the City of Richmond. The company provides professional maintenance service to trucking fleets across the United States and will initially hire 25 employees at the Richmond headquarters, with 150 new jobs to be added across the State over the next two years.