Also announces release of state directory of research & development facilities in Virginia

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. 

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. 

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. 

Corporate Location magazine praises VEDP's Internet presence

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. 

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. 

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. 

Process Integration invests $16 million in wheel polishing plant

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Process Integration Company will locate a new $16 million manufacturing facility in Russell County. The company, which polishes and clear coats aluminum automotive wheels, will create 50 new jobs for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers including the neighboring Reynolds Wheels International facility in the Town of Lebanon. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia, Ohio and Nebraska for the investment. 

Paint and coatings manufacturer invests $2 million

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Blue Ridge Technology Inc. (BRT), a manufacturer of environmentally safe paints and inks, will locate a new facility in Henry County. The company plans to initially hire 40 new employees and create a total of 100 new jobs by the end of 2000. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the project.