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1/7/20 Tobacco Commission Meets In Richmond
Written by Jordan Butler
TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN RICHMOND
Commission Approves 19 Funding Requests for Projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Tuesday, January 7th to give final approval for 19 funding requests. The approved requests total more than $3.7 million and will support projects across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The total funds awarded break down as follows: $1.9 million for AgriBusiness projects,
Read More12/19/19 Commission Co-Hosts Forum on Smart Communities Initiatives For Small Towns
Written by Jordan Butler
TOBACCO COMMISSION ANNOUNCES $250K GRANT TO TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP FOR CO-WORKING SPACE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES
Commission Co-Hosts Forum on Smart Communities Initiatives For Small Towns
Big Stone Gap, VA – The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission today highlighted a Southwest Economic Development program grant award of $250,263 to assist the Town of Big Stone Gap in adding entrepreneurial co-working space to the renovated Mutual Pharmacy property. The grant was originally awarded in October of this year.
Read More12/11/19 AeroFarms To Establish Vertical Grow Operation
Written by Jordan Butler
92 NEW JOBS COMING TO DANVILLE-PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
AeroFarms To Establish Vertical Grow Operation
Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that AeroFarms will establish a vertical grow operation in Danville-Pittsylvania County. The grow facility will be constructed in Cane Creek Centre industrial park which is a joint project of Danville and Pittsylvania County. AeroFarms is expected to invest $42 million in the facility and create 92 new jobs once the facility is operational.
Read More10/25/19 Morgan Olson To Establish New Van Manufacturing Operation In Former IKEA Plant
Written by Jordan Butler
703 NEW JOBS COMING TO DANVILLE-PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Morgan Olson To Establish New Van Manufacturing Operation In Former IKEA Plant
Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Morgan Olson, LLC, will establish a new manufacturing operation in the former IKEA plant in Danville-Pittsylvania County. The project will create 703 new jobs and Morgan Olson plans to invest $57.8 million in the 925,000 square foot facility. The Tobacco Commission is supporting this project with a $1.195 million Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF) grant.
Read More10/10/19 Tobacco Commission Meets In Marion
Written by Jordan Butler
TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN MARION
Commission Approves 18 Funding Requests for Projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Thursday, October 10th to give final approval for 18 funding requests. The 18 requests total more than $15.4 million and will support projects across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The total funds awarded break down as follows: $8 million for a potential Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF) project,
Read More6/7/19 Tobacco Commission Meets In Danville
Written by Jordan Butler
TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN DANVILLE
Commission Approves 35 Funding Requests for Projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia and Launches Talent Attraction Program
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Thursday, June 6th to give final approval for 35 funding requests. The 35 requests total more than $18.5 million and will support projects across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The total funds to be disbursed break down as follows: $7,909,964 for broadband expansion,
Read More5/23/19 Litehouse Inc. To Open Production Facility In Danville
Written by Jordan Butler
160 NEW JOBS COMING TO DANVILLE
Litehouse, Inc. To Open Production Facility
Richmond, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Litehouse, Inc. will open a new production facility in the City of Danville. The project is expected to create 160 new jobs as well as retain 40 jobs currently held by Sky Valley Foods employees. The project also includes $46 million in capital investment. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is assisting this project with a $340,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF) grant as well as a $220,000 TROF loan.
Read More3/14/19 Scholle IPN Packaging, Inc. To Expand Manufacturing Operation In Smyth County
Written by Jordan Butler
42 NEW JOBS COMING TO SMYTH COUNTY
Scholle IPN Packaging, Inc. To Expand Manufacturing Operation
Richmond, VA– Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Scholle IPN Packaging, Inc. will expand its Smyth County manufacturing operation. The project will create 42 new jobs and includes $10.29 million in capital investment.
Tobacco Commission member, Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball said, “We are honored to celebrate the expansion of a major manufacturer and long-term contributor to the region’s strong,
Read More1/9/19 Tobacco Commission Meets In Richmond
Written by Jordan Butler
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.
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