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5/30/17 Eastman Chemical Company Expanding In Henry County

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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY EXPANDING IN HENRY COUNTY

Expansion Will Result in 15 New Jobs

Richmond, VA – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Eastman Chemical Company will expand its Henry County operation. The Company will make an $11.7 million dollar investment to add a new production line for its Performance Films business. This project will also lead to the creation of 15 new jobs.

The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission supported this project with an $110,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund grant.

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5/23/17 The Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corp. With Microsoft Set To Expand Internet Access To Thousands Of Students In Rural Virginia

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THE MID-ATLANTIC BROADBAND COMMUNITIES CORP. WITH MICROSOFT SET TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS IN RURAL VIRGINIA

‘Homework Network’ Will Bring Wi-Fi Access to Students in Charlotte and Halifax Counties

Richmond, VA – The Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corp. on Tuesday announced with Microsoft Corp. the largest ‘TV White Space’ project in North America. This ‘Homework Network’ will allow thousands of students in Charlotte and Halifax to access high speed Wi-Fi at no cost.

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5/18/17 Tobacco Commission Meets In Appomattox

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TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN APPOMATTOX

Commission Approves 19 Funding Requests for Projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia

Appomattox, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th of May to give final approval for 19 funding requests. The 19 requests total more than $7.6 million dollars and will support projects in areas such as agribusiness, education, research and development, special projects and general economic development.

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5/1/17 KYOCERA SGS Tech Hub, LLC Breaks Ground On New Facility

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KYOCERA SGS TECH HUB, LLC BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY

Project Will Bring 35 New Jobs

Richmond, VA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for Kyocera SGS Tech Hub LLC’s new 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in the Danville-Pittsylvania Cyber Park. The project includes $9.5 million in capital investment and will bring 35 new jobs at an average salary of $65,000.

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4/28/17 Universal Companies Will Expand Distribution Operation

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30 JOBS COMING TO WASHINGTON COUNTY

Universal Companies Will Expand Distribution Operation

Richmond, VA – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Universal Companies will expand its distribution operation in Washington County. The expansion of their Abingdon facility will create 30 new jobs along with $1.5 million in capital investment. The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved $210,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for this project and Governor McAuliffe approved a $90,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist the County with the project.

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4/25/17 Applied Felts Announces Expansion In Henry County

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APPLIED FELTS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN HENRY COUNTY

Project Will Include $3 Million in Capital Investment and 15 New Jobs

Richmond, VA – Applied Felts announced today that they will significantly expand their production operation in Henry County. The $3 million expansion will include a 21,000 square foot addition to their facility at North Bowles Industrial Park as well as new equipment that will increase production capacity to meet increasing demand.

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4/19/17 DP Facilities Inc. Will Make $65 Million Capital Investment In Data Center

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40 NEW JOBS COMING TO WISE COUNTY

DP Facilities Inc. Will Make $65 Million Capital Investment in Data Center

Richmond, VA – DP Facilities Inc. announced today that they will construct a Mission Critical Tier III Data Center in Wise County. The project will result in $65 million in capital investment and is expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years.

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4/18/17 Boones Mill Cuts Ribbon On New Facility.

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BOONES MILL CUTS RIBBON ON NEW FACILITY

Renovated Factory Site Becomes Village Park at Boones Mill

Richmond, VA – The Town of Boones Mill held a ribbon cutting today to mark the completion of renovations on a 50,000 square foot industrial building, located at the 73 acre Village Park at Boones Mill site, to create a modern business facility.

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4/11/17 Tobacco Region Forgivable Student Loan Program Now Accepting Applications

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TOBACCO REGION FORGIVABLE STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Total Commission Support of Post-Secondary Tuition Costs Will Exceed $100 Million Mark

Richmond, VA – Applications are now being accepted for the Tobacco Region Forgivable Student Loan Program. Students who live within the Tobacco Commission footprint in Southern and Southwest Virginia are invited to apply. The application window opened on April 10th and will remain open through May 12th.

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3/29/17 Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Expands Access to Early Childhood Education

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VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION EXPANDS ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Smart Beginnings Program Seeing Success and Expansion

Richmond, VA – Early childhood education plays a vital role in ensuring that children have the best chance to reach their academic potential and contributes to the overall well-being of families and communities. The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) knows this and is working to expand access to early childhood education across Virginia through their Smart Beginnings initiative.

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