Governor Gilmore Announces Commercial Vehicle Assembly Plant in Virginia
Students Across Virginia Gain Practical Experience Through Marketing Program
Expansion Will Result in 160 New Jobs for Virginians
Chesterfield County - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today announced the decision by LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc., to expand its operations in Virginia by creating an additional 160 jobs in Chesterfield County. LandAmerica, the largest family of title insurance companies in the United States, will lease an existing building located in the Gateway Centre office park. With transfers, total employment at the Chesterfield facility is expected to reach 417.
Governor Gilmore Names Former Pittston CEO as Chairman
Richmond - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia will host the 13th Annual Joint Conference of the Southeast United States-Korea Economic Committee (SEUS) and the Korean-U.S. Economic Council, Inc., in Williamsburg, November 7-9, 1998. The Governor also named Joseph C. Farrell, Chairman Emeritus of The Pittston Company, chairman for the 1998 conference.
Sprint to employ 500 in expanding call center operation
Virginia Economic Development Partnership Announces Restructuring of International Business Developm
New Division of International Trade Development Established
Culpeper-based company expands
Culpeper County - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today attended a building dedication ceremony for Omni Services, Inc., in Culpeper County. Founded in 1972, Omni Services is the holding company which directs the corporate operation of three successful businesses: rus, sanis and arena first aid. The new headquarters facility will house 125 employees and create a $3.2 million investment.
GEICO increases employment by 2,500; Gateway 2000 adds 250
Mercantile Logistics to locate distribution center in Suffolk
Richmond - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today announced the decision by Mercantile Logistics, Inc., to invest $1.5 million in a warehouse and distribution facility in the City of Suffolk. Mercantile Logistics will create 300 new jobs for Virginians. Employment is expected to grow to 450 within three years.
Virginia's Economic Development Leaders to Lay Groundwork for Future Job Creation
Richmond - Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that he will travel to Europe on April 26, 1998 to meet with top corporate executives from Germany and the United Kingdom. Secretary of Commerce and Trade Barry E. DuVal and Wayne L. Sterling, Executive Director of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, will accompany Governor Gilmore to Europe.