Students across Virginia obtain experience through marketing program
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that four Virginia companies have received the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence for their participation in the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s International Market Planning (IMP) Program. Secretary of Commerce and Trade Barry E. DuVal presented the awards to the winning companies and their partnering students and professors at a luncheon today in Richmond.
Henry scores big with expansions of two major furniture makers
Manufacturing expansion will create 160 new jobs in Southside Virginia
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Annin & Co. has chosen to expand its manufacturing operations in Halifax County. The company recently purchased Dettra Flag, a five-year resident of the county and decided to expand the old facility. Annin plans to hire 160 employees through a $2.5 million investment.
Koji Deguchi named to senior post by Governor Gilmore and the Japan External Trade Organization
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today announced the appointment of Mr. Koji Deguchi as JETRO’s Richmond-based senior trade advisor for Virginia. Mr. Deguchi will be hosted by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership during his year term of service to Virginia businesses.
Tessy Plastics to invest $9.2 million to expand plastics manufacturing operation
RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Tessy Plastics, a premier molder of custom injection molded plastic components, will invest $9.2 million to expand its manufacturing operation to accommodate a new product line in the City of Lynchburg. Virginia successfully competed against New York for the project, which will create 34 new jobs.
John Deere’s manufacturing plant will allow for creation of 300 new jobs for Peninsula
James City County - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that John Deere will locate a $30 million research, development and manufacturing facility in the Stonehouse Commerce Park in James City County. The company will employ more than 300 people when the plant is fully operational. Virginia successfully competed with South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia for the investment.
Governor Gilmore praises the state's economic development team for worldwide recognition
Richmond - The board of directors of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today appointed Mark R. Kilduff as executive director of the organization after a nationwide search. Since January, Mr. Kilduff had been serving as acting executive director of Partnership, the state authority charged with marketing the Commonwealth to businesses and promoting Virginia exports.
Governor Gilmore announces loans for Charlotte and Washington Counties; Cities of Martinsville and
Candy company's expansion will create 150 new jobs, $4 million investment in Charlotte County
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Sherwood Brands will expand its candy confection operations in Charlotte County. The company expects to create 150 new jobs over the next two years and expects to invest $4 million in manufacturing equipment for the facility.