RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) recently launched the new and improved VirginiaScan, an innovative and interactive site-selection database located on VEDP’s Web site, YesVirginia.org.
In addition to site and building specifications, VirginiaScan now enables a client to search for the ideal business location using Virginia workforce statistics, business location data and a host of other information that is driving today’s business site-selection process.
CHICAGO - Governor Mark R. Warner announced today that Reyes Holdings, LLC, a leader in the food and beverage distribution industry, will invest $7.5 million to acquire a warehouse and distribution facility that will employ 120 people in Prince George County within three years. Governor Warner made the announcement after meeting with company executives today during an economic development trip to Chicago.
ARLINGTON - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that BNA, Inc., an employee-owned publisher of print and electronic news, will invest $110 million to relocate its headquarters from Washington, D.C., bringing more than 1,000 jobs to Arlington County’s Crystal City by 2007.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that EIT, Inc., a contract provider of electronic design and manufacturing services, will invest $12 million to build a manufacturing facility in the City of Danville, creating 120 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed against North Carolina for the project.
EIT currently employs over 230 people at its Sterling, Va., headquarters near Dulles International Airport in high-tech engineering, production and technical support positions.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that PepsiCo, Inc. will invest $140 million to construct a manufacturing and distribution facility in Wythe County’s Progress Park, creating 250 jobs. The company will produce Gatorade® Thirst Quencher, the world’s number one sports drink, and Propel® Fitness Water. Virginia successfully competed against Maryland and North Carolina for the project.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that McGill-Leprechaun will invest $5 million to construct a biodegradable material recovery and recycling center in Sussex County. The facility will manufacture organic fertilizers and soil amendments. The project will create up to 25 new jobs in the first year. Virginia successfully competed against North Carolina for the project.
Amthor International to invest $7.1 million to expand manufacturing operation
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Wyeth, a global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care and animal health care, will expand its manufacturing and distribution operations at its Darbytown Road location in eastern Henrico County. The company will invest $30 million in highly automated packaging equipment, robotic material handling systems and electronic systems for production and inventory data.
ABINGDON - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., parent company for the Food City retail supermarket chain, will invest $19.35 million to expand its current distribution facility, located on Hillman Highway in Washington County. The project – the construction of a 164,000 square foot freezer distribution facility -- will create 110 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed against Tennessee for the project.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Inc., a manufacturer of plastic film and shrink wrap, will invest $17 million to expand its Rural Retreat manufacturing facility in Wythe County, creating 54 new jobs. A previous expansion was announced in 2002. The company will focus its new investment on a film production center for United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated vinyl films that will service the pharmaceutical and other FDA markets.