RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership today announced that nine companies have been selected to participate in the VALET (Virginia Leaders in Export Trade) Program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. VALET provides capital, expert guidance and concrete solutions for businesses committed to expanding into international markets.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Virginia-based Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc. will invest $4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Chesapeake. The investment will create 50 new jobs in Chesapeake’s South Norfolk Enterprise Zone. Virginia competed with Vermont for this manufacturing operation, which is currently operating at the company’s Hancock, Vermont facility.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that AFG Industries, one of the largest glass manufacturers in North America, will locate a new glass coating operation in Washington County, creating 80 new jobs. Through a $30 million investment, the company will build a 150,000-square-foot facility in the Oak Park Center for Business and Industry located in Abingdon. Virginia successfully competed with Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee for the project.
VIRGINIA BEACH - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that STIHL Inc. will expand its operations in Virginia Beach. Through an investment of $60.8 million, the company will create 200 new jobs. STIHL’s investment includes the construction of a 228,000-square foot addition to its U.S. headquarters in the Oceana West Corporate Park. Virginia successfully competed with Brazil, China, and Germany for the project. Governor Warner made the announcement at an event this morning at the company’s headquarters.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Virginia-based Gray Hawk Systems, Inc. will invest $8.7 million to expand its operations across the Commonwealth. Over the next three years, the company plans to create more than 200 new jobs at its Alexandria headquarters and Virginia offices in Arlington, Prince William County, King George County, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Virginia successfully competed with California, Florida, and Texas for the expansion.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Advanced Information Services (AIS), an information technology firm based in Peoria, Illinois, has chosen the City of Alexandria as the headquarters of its Federal Services Group. Through a $1.5 million investment, the company plans to create more than 30 new jobs, including positions in software engineering and program management. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland and several mid-western states for the project.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, will create 125 new jobs in Fredrick County. Through a $25 million investment, the company will open a 750,000-square-foot distribution center in the East Gate Industrial Park.
Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion
ROANOKE - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Marvin Windows and Doors, a Minnesota-based corporation, has chosen Roanoke County’s Valley Gateway Business Park as the site of a new manufacturing facility for its line of Integrity Windows and Doors. Marvin, the largest made-to-order window and door manufacturer in the world, is known for its high-quality craftsmanship. The Integrity facility is expected to create 150 jobs within the next 30 months, and 350 by the end of 2008.
ROANOKE - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that the The Vidette Group, a preferred America Online Yellow Pages strategic partner, has chosen the InSystems Building in downtown Roanoke for its new sales facility. Located in the city’s emerging eTown district, the new operation will include a sales lab, a frontline sales team, and a customer service function. The company will create 100 jobs over the next five months and invest $2.5 million in the project.