TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN RICHMOND

Commission Approves 15 Funding Requests for Projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Tuesday, January 8th to give final approval for 15 funding requests. The 15 requests total more than $2.45 million and will support projects across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The total funds to be disbursed break down as follows: $236,250 for regional economic development and $2,226,118 for AgriBusiness projects.

25 NEW JOBS COMING TO FRANKLIN COUNTY

McAirlaid’s, Inc., to Expand Manufacturing Facility

Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that McAirlaid’s, Inc., will expand their manufacturing facility in Franklin County. The project is expected to create 25 new jobs and $7.8 million in capital investment. McAirlaid’s currently has 128 employees at its Franklin County location. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is supporting this project with a $60,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund grant as well as a $60,000 loan.

500 NEW JOBS COMING TO DANVILLE

PRA Group, Inc. To Establish New Call Center

Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that PRA Group, Inc. will establish a new call center in Danville. The project is expected to create 500 new jobs and includes $15.1 million in capital investment. The Tobacco Commission is supporting this project with a $1,665,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund grant as well as a $1,665,000 loan.

34 NEW JOBS COMING TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

YakAttack, LLC to Expand Manufacturing Facility

Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that YakAttack, LLC will relocate and expand their production facility in Prince Edward County. The expansion is expected to create 34 new jobs. The new Prince Edward County facility will cover 66,000 square feet and result in increased production. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is assisting this project with an $110,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund grant.

49 NEW JOBS COMING TO DANVILLE-PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Harlow Group to Establish Manufacturing Plant

Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Harlow Group Ltd. will establish their first U.S. manufacturing facility in Danville-Pittsylvania County. The facility will be located in the Danville-Pittsylvania County Cyber Park. Harlow Group will also establish a U.S. Training Center of Excellence at the facility. The Tobacco Commission is supporting this project with a $315,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF) grant and a $630,000 TROF loan.

BGF INDUSTRIES, INC. TO RELOCATE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND R&D FACILITY TO DANVILLE-PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Project Will Create 65 New Jobs in Danville-Pittsylvania County

Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that BGF Industries, Inc. will relocate their corporate headquarters and research and development facility to the Danville-Pittsylvania Cyber Park. The project will create 65 new jobs and $7 million in capital investment. BGF will construct a 25,000 square foot facility at the site.

TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN FLOYD

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

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Wednesday, September 19th to give final approval for 19 funding requests. The 19 requests total more than $13.7 million and will support projects across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The total funds to be disbursed break down as follows: $3 million for regional economic development,

21 NEW JOBS COMING TO PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Piedmont Access to Health Services, Inc. Expanding In Chatham

Chatham, VA – Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Rural Economic Development, Cassidy Rasnick announced today that Piedmont Access to Health Services, Inc. (PATHS) will relocate and expand in the Town of Chatham. The project will create 21 new full-time jobs and includes significant capital investment. The new facility will be located in the former Hampco building.

SALE OF BVU-OPTINET BROADBAND NETWORK TO SUNSET DIGITAL COMPLETED
Deal Will Ensure Continued Operation and Expansion of Broadband Network

Bristol, VA – An agreement was reached by all parties today that will see Sunset Digital purchase Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) OptiNet broadband network. As an investor in the network, The Tobacco Commission will receive a return on that investment from the sales price as well as a commitment from Sunset to make thousands of home connections at the Commission’s direction.