Virginia Maritime Happenings HAMPTON ROADS

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2 137 HAMPTON ROADS Hampton Roads 137 Major Industry Employers 138 Leading Attractions To Industry 140 Economic Development Agencies New Industrial Openings and Expansions in Virginia 146 HAMPTON ROADS ENVIRONMENT The 26th annual Clean the Bay Day brought Hampton Roads volunteers out in record numbers. Over 200 members of the maritime community cleared nearly 5 tons of debris from the Elizabeth River at Front Street and Plum Point Park in Norfolk. The clean-up would not have been as successful without The Port of Virginia s organizational efforts and the support and resources provided by CSX and SKW Constructors. Preliminary results from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) showed this year approximately 6,000 volunteers removed more than 110,000 pounds of harmful debris along more than 450 miles of streams and shorelines from over 250 sites in participating areas, all in just three hours. The CBF, with its headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland, is the only independent organization dedicated solely to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. Its mission is to restore and sustain the Bay s ecosystem by substantially improving the water quality and productivity of the watershed. To achieve its mission, the CBF seeks to reduce pollution, restore habitats and replenish fish stocks through education and engaging constituents to take action for the Bay. The Clean the Bay Day, initiated in 1989 by a group of concerned citizens in Virginia Beach, has grown into one of the largest volunteer programs in Virginia. Since its inception, 134,000 volunteers have removed more than 6.1 million pounds of debris from nearly 6,500 miles of shoreline throughout the Commonwealth.

3 THE PORTS OF VIRGINIA Hampton Roads n 1607, English explorers on three tiny ships landed at what is today Hampton Roads, the birthplace of Colonial America. They created the first permanent English settlement and the first representative government in America. And, this is where Africans first arrived and first sought freedom. The region s early 17th century settlers who named the area Hampton Roads knew the harbor as Southampton s Roadstead. Hampton was used in honor of the Earl of Southampton, a major investor of the Jamestown settlers, and Roadstead is an old English word for a protected harbor. Here in Hampton Roads, centuries of history intersect with modern technology, economic growth, livable communities rural, suburban and urban a rich culture, a thriving maritime industry, breathtaking beachfront and landscapes and a strong military presence. Strategically located in southeastern Virginia, Hampton Roads is one of the world s biggest and deepest natural harbors and home to the world s largest naval base at Norfolk. Hampton Roads is also home to the world s largest shipyard in Newport News and one of the busiest and fastest growing ports on the Eastern Seaboard, the ports of Virginia, with products popular the world over. The harbor flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the nation s largest estuary, whose watershed covers 64,000 square miles and all or part of six states and Washington, D.C. Located within 750 miles of two-thirds of the population of America, Hampton Roads location at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay has long defined the economy and the culture and the many waterways contribute to commerce and the quality of life. The Ports of Virginia Annual

4 HAMPTON ROADS With a population of over 1.6 million, Hampton Roads is among the top 35 largest metropolitan statistical areas, the fifth largest MSA in the Southeast and the largest between D.C., and Atlanta. But, unlike many metropolitan areas, Hampton Roads population nucleus is not confined to one central city, instead spread among several cities and counties, including Virginia Beach, the largest in population, and Suffolk, the largest in land area in Virginia. The U.S. military defense began here. Soldiers who accompanied the first settlers are predecessors of the hundreds of thousands of men and women to don a U.S. military uniform. Now nearly one-fourth of the nation s active-duty military personnel are stationed in Hampton Roads. All five military services operating forces and major command headquarters, including the Navy, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Marines Joint Forces and the only NATO command on U.S. soil call Hampton Roads home. Hampton Roads has an educated workforce thanks, in part, to its close proximity to D.C., 15,000 military retirees annually, 12 traditional institutions of higher learning such as the College of William & Mary, Hampton, Norfolk State and Old Dominion Universities. Approximately 6,130 retired military personnel establish their homes in Hampton Roads and transition into the civilian workforce. The economic base is currently shifting away from almost complete dependence on military installations and moving toward a diverse mix of industries, including shipping, defense-related industry, technology including modeling and simulation tourism, service, manufacturing and agriculture. It is also the home of two federal research labs: NASA Langley Research Center and Thomas Jefferson Lab National Accelerator Facility. Hampton Roads is responding to its challenges by reinvigorating the pioneering spirit of the settlers, to forge a future that will make America s First Region one of its strongest economic centers. Major industries currently operating in Hampton Roads and the number of employees follows: OVER 10,000 EMPLOYEES Federal Government Newport News Shipbuilding Sentara Healthcare Virginia Beach City Public Schools OVER 5,000 EMPLOYEES Chesapeake City Public Schools Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Norfolk Naval Shipyard Norfolk City Public Schools Riverside Health System Seaworld Park and Entertainment Virginia Beach, City of OVER 1,000 EMPLOYEES AAFES Dan Daniel Distribution Center AmeriGroup Corporation AMSEC LCC/SAIC BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Inc. (Norshipco) Bank of America Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System Canon Virginia, Inc. Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Children s Hospital of The King s Daughters Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) College of William & Mary Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Cox Communications, Inc. Dominion Enterprises (Trader Publishing) Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Farm Fresh FHC Health Systems Food Lion Supermarkets GEICO Direct Hall Automotive Group 138 The Ports of Virginia Annual 2015

5 T H E P O R T S O F V I R G I N I A Hampton, City of Hampton City Schools Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Hampton University Hampton Veteran s Affairs (VA) Medical Center HSBC - North America James City County Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation LTD Management Company, LLC MANCON, Inc. Norfolk State University NASA Langley Research Center Newport News, City of Newport News City Public Schools Norfolk, City of Old Dominion University Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth City Public Schools PRA, Inc. (Portfolio Recovery Associates) QVC Chesapeake, Inc. QVC Suffolk Smithfield Packing Company STIHL, Inc. Suffolk City Public Schools TRW Automotive Systems (Measurement Specialties, Inc.) U.S. Fifth District Coast Guard Command USJFCOM Joint Warfighting Center Veterans Affairs Medical Center Williamsburg City/James City County Public Schools York County Public Schools OVER 500 EMPLOYEES Alcoa-Howmet ALLTEL Communications American Red Cross, The Anheuser Busch-InBev APAC (United Parcel Service Customer Service) AVID Medical, Inc. BB&T Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. Checkered Flag Motor Car Company Christopher Newport University CMA-CGM America, Inc. Continental AG Newport News CooperVision Eyecare, Inc. (dba Biocompatibles Eyecare) County of James City Dominion Virginia Power Ferguson Enterprises General Dynamics-NASSCO Gloucester County Public Schools Hampton Roads Rapid Transit (HRT) Household Beneficial High Liner Foods Isle of Wight County Schools Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Jefferson Lab Keurig Green Mountain LifeNet Health M & G Electronics Maersk Distribution Services, Inc. Map Communications Mary Immaculate Hospital Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Norfolk Southern Corporation Norfolk State University Penrod Company, The Raytheon Technical Services Company (NSA NW Annex) Regent University Reliance Staffing Services Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Sentara Home Care Services Southampton County Public Schools Specialty Foods Groups, Inc. Sprint Suffolk, City of Suntrust Financial Services Sysco Foods Service of Hampton Roads Target Corporation Thomas Nelson Community College Tidewater Community College (TCC) Towers Perrin Foster & Crosby TowneBank Unidyne LLC United Parcel Service (UPS) United States Coast Guard Finance Center U.S. Postal Service Verizon Communications, Inc. Virginia International Terminals Virginia Natural Gas Company Virginian-Pilot Wachovia Corporation Walmart York County The Ports of Virginia Annual

6 HAMPTON ROADS Among the Leading Attractions to Industry Are: NEW MERCHANDISE, BULK AND CONTAINER TERMINALS continue to be constructed and expanded to keep pace with port-oriented industry. BRIDGE-TUNNEL SYSTEMS unite the area into a common market with a vast industrial potential. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel mile crossing from the City of Virginia Beach to Virginia s Eastern Shore has cut the highway distance to New York. The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel between Hampton and Norfolk is a four-lane toll-free facility, as is the James River Bridge which connects Isle of Wight County to Newport News. An additional bridge and tunnel for the Elizabeth River crossing (Route 264) connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth was completed in The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (Interstate 664) with its mile-long, underwater tunnel and its three miles of bridge trestle opened in April of 1992, linking Suffolk to Newport News. UNEXCELLED STEAMSHIP SERVICES, and diversified exports and imports are available to those manufacturers who depend upon overseas sources for raw materials or distribution of finished products. Over 75 lines call on more than 300 ports in 100 countries. ENTERPRISE ZONES. The cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Isle of Wight County, City of Franklin, Southampton County and James City County have designated areas offering State and local tax incentives to businesses choosing to expand or locate within the designated Enterprise Zones. In addition, the City of Norfolk is a federal designated enterprise community. Because of this federal designation, qualified businesses, including non-manufacturers, are now eligible for enterprise zone facility tax-exempt bonds. HUBZONES. A place-based restrictive Federal Contracting Program providing both federal prime contracts and subcontract benefits to businesses located in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and York County HUBZone designated areas. FOREIGN TRADE ZONE. The Virginia Port Authority currently has one of the largest foreign trade zones in the country. Three marine terminals and an inland facility are incorporated into the 10,000 plus acres that comprise FTZ #20. Existing warehouse space is available within the zone and undeveloped property is available for public and private use. In 2010, FTZ #20 was reorganized and expanded. The zone is currently undergoing another reorganization to enhance international trade through the Alternative Site Framework. Under the Alternative Site Framework the following localities will be included; City of Chesapeake, City of Franklin, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach, City of Williamsburg, Accomack County, Gloucester County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Mathews County, Northampton County, Southampton County, Sussex County, and York County. Locations of the current sites can be found at portofvirginia.com. For further information contact the Virginia Port Authority, telephone The Ports of Virginia Annual 2015

7 T H E P O R T S O F V I R G I N I A RAIL, MOTOR FREIGHT AND AIR SERVICES are readily available, assuring fast and efficient freight service to and from all producing and consuming areas of the United States. THE VIRGINIA INLAND PORT in Front Royal functions as an inland hub, drawing truck traffic from a surrounding region of about a 200-mile radius and transferring cargo to rail for transport between V.I.P., the state-owned marine terminals in Hampton Roads and Central and Southeast United States. Since its opening in March 1989, the facility s advantages continue to attract shippers, boosting freight levels and bringing new business to the port. A MILD CLIMATE assures year-round operation with no shutdowns or absenteeism due to weather as well as low maintenance and heating costs. Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS work closely with industry in the area. Among the local institutions in the Hampton Roads vicinity are: The Apprentice School, Averett University; Cambridge University; Chesapeake Marine Training Institute, Inc. (CMTI); Christopher Newport University; The College of William & Mary; Eastern Virginia Medical School; Florida Institute of Technology; The George Washington University Tidewater Center; Hampton University; Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute; Joint Institute for the Advancement of Flight Sciences; Kee Business College; Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy; NASA-Langley Research Center; National Institute of Aerospace; Norfolk State University; Old Dominion University; Paul D. Camp Community College; Rappahannock Community College; Regent University; Saint Leo University; Sentara School of Health Professionals; Strayer University; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab); Thomas Nelson Community College; Tidewater Community College; University of Virginia Newport News Center, Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center (VASCIC); Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences; Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Campus and Virginia Wesleyan College. The Ports of Virginia Annual

8 HAMPTON ROADS Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia AN EFFICIENT LABOR FORCE, committed to quality, has been long recognized for reliability and productivity. A cooperative attitude between labor and management helps to maintain an industrial peace record that is one of the best in the nation. Branch plants of national manufacturers repeatedly win organization-wide production and safety records. The State of Virginia has a Right to Work Law which states in part, that the right of persons to work shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization. Immediately surrounding the greater Hampton Roads harbor are communities with a combined population of over 1.6 million persons providing a civilian labor force of over 800,000 persons. Hampton Roads is the 31st largest metropolitan area according to the U.S. Census Bureau. AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC POWER is available throughout the entire Hampton Roads industrial area. Dominion Virginia Power is one of the nation s largest producers of energy. The company s asset portfolio consists of about 28,100 megawatts of power generation, 6,000 miles of electric transmission, about 6 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves, 7,900 miles of natural gas pipeline and the nation s largest natural gas storage system, with more than 965 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. Dominion also serves retail energy customers in nine states. Corporate headquarters are in Richmond, Virginia. Headquartered in Richmond, Dominion Resources, Inc., is one of the nation s largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 23,600 megawatts of generation, 10,900 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline, and 6,400 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion operates one of the nation s largest 142 The Ports of Virginia Annual 2015

9 T H E P O R T S O F V I R G I N I A natural gas storage systems with 947 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves utility and retail energy customers in 10 states. Dominion s electric utility, Dominion Virginia Power, serves approximately 2.5 million customer accounts in Virginia and northeast North Carolina. Its transmission system interconnects with neighboring utilities to the north, south and west. It generates electricity from a variety of diverse fuel sources, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, oil, hydropower, renewable wood biomass and solar. Cogentrix of Portsmouth is one of 65 non-utility generators that are operational and sell electricity to Dominion Virginia Power. The 115-megawatt facility provides steam to U.S. Amines facility in Portsmouth. HAMPTON ROADS, THE LARGEST COAL PORT IN THE WORLD, is most strategically located with respect to the vast coal fields of Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The Norfolk Southern Railway Company and CSX Transportation carry coal from these fields to their ship loading facilities in Norfolk and Newport News respectively for export overseas. Pier IX Terminal and Dominion Terminal Associates are additional ship loading facilities in Newport News. Extensive stocks of steam coal and metallurgical coal are available for domestic use as well as overseas shipment. For a more detailed description of these facilities, see the Coal Terminals section of the Port Annual. Fuel oil is available at competitive prices. The major oil companies maintain extensive storage and distribution facilities at the port, which are supplied by tank steamer, pipeline, and rail direct from producing and refining areas. The price of bunker oil varies according to the specific gravity of the fuel at time of delivery. Deliveries can be made by barge to ship, or by tank-car over the tracks of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad. Natural gas is supplied to the cities of Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Suffolk, and a portion of Chesapeake by Virginia Natural Gas. The city of Portsmouth and a portion of the cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk are supplied by Columbia Gas of Virginia. Propane is available throughout the Hampton Roads area. PROSPECTIVE MARKETS, FOREIGN, NATIONAL AND LOCAL, are conveniently accessible to Hampton Roads, because of steamship services to all freeworld ports and the strategic position that the ports occupy in the national transportation pattern. The Hampton Roads ports are located midway between North and South on the East Coast, and provide convenient access to markets in all directions. The local market is indicated by retail sales of approximately $15.1 billion in 2002 for the metropolitan area. Over three-fifths of the U.S. population and two-thirds of America s major manufacturers are within a 750-mile radius. Manufacturers are able to serve a wide section of the United States from Hampton Roads because of its geographic location and extensive transportation facilities. Industries interested in a regional market which can be served economically and efficiently from a central location, will find a well integrated market, comprising an area of 134,629 square miles with a population of over 40 million persons which can be served overnight from Hampton Roads. The Ports of Virginia Annual

10 HAMPTON ROADS Industries are encouraged by a friendly and cooperative attitude of the people and local governments. Wholehearted cooperation of city and county officials is assured through official and quasi-official organizations set up to provide material assistance to new and expanding industries. The Hampton Roads port cities offer advantages to industry that are unexcelled anywhere an active port, the world s finest harbor, a great transportation center, reasonable freight rates, one of America s fastest developing economies, an ideal climate, recreational and cultural advantages, an industrious population, and stable local government. Further information may be secured from any of the economic development agencies listed below or by visiting their website. Economic Development Agencies CENTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH PENINSULA SCORE VIRGINIA PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 Hampton, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: info@vpcc.org CHESAPEAKE DEPARTMENT OF 676 Independence Parkway, Suite 200 Chesapeake, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: research@chesapeakeva.biz FRANKLIN/SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON, INC. 601 North Mechanic Street Franklin, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: franklinsouthamptonva.com info@franklinsouthamptonva.com GLOUCESTER COUNTY AUTHORITY P.O. Box Main Street Gloucester, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: dmeredithe@gloucesterva.info HAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF One Franklin Street, Suite 600 Hampton, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: business@hampton.gov HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE 500 Main Street, #1300 Norfolk, Virginia PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: City Center at Oyster Point Fountain Way, Suite 301 Newport News, Virginia PHONE: FAX: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF P.O. Box Monument Circle, Suite A Isle of Wight, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: iwced@iwus.net INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY P.O. Box Monument Circle, Suite A Isle of Wight, Virginia PHONE: The Ports of Virginia Annual 2015

11 T H E P O R T S O F V I R G I N I A JAMES CITY COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT P.O. Box 8784 Williamsburg, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: yesjcc@jamescityva.gov NEWPORT NEWS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT 2400 Washington Avenue Newport News, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: ECONOMIC/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2400 Washington Avenue Newport News, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: NORFOLK DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT 500 East Main Street, Suite 1500 Norfolk, Virginia PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: AUTHORITY 500 East Main Street, Suite 1500 Norfolk, Virginia PHONE: FAX: POQUOSON DEPARTMENT OF 830 Poquoson Avenue Poquoson, Virginia PHONE: charity.gavaza@poquoson-va.gov WEBSITE: PORTSMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF 200 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, Virginia PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: porteco@portsmouthva.gov PORTSMOUTH PORT & INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION 200 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, Virginia PHONE: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HAMPTON ROADS HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 500 East Main Street, Suite 700 Norfolk, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF & AUTHORITY 127 East Washington Street, Suite 200 Suffolk, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: VIRGINIA BEACH DEPARTMENT OF 4525 Main Street Suite 700 Virginia Beach, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: ecdev@vbgov.com VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY 600 World Trade Center Norfolk, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: WILLIAMSBURG DEPARTMENT OF 401 Lafayette Street Williamsburg, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: mdewitt@williamsburgva.gov YORK COUNTY OFFICE OF P.O. Box 612 Yorktown, Virginia PHONE: WEBSITE: econdev@yorkcounty.gov The Ports of Virginia Annual

12 HAMPTON ROADS PLANT SITES AND BUILDINGS that meet a wide variety of requirements are available in the Hampton Roads area. Area and local industrial development agencies are ready to supply up-to-date, accurate information on a confidential basis. These sites are oriented to rail, highway, water transportation, or to any combination with all utilities available and zoned for industry. Industrial financing is available New Industrial Openings and Expansions in Virginia: The following announcements were selected based on their level of capital investment, number of new jobs, or connection to the ports of Virginia. For a complete list of 2014 new Industrial Openings and Expansions please visit virginiascan.yesvirginia.org/resourcecenter/announcementsweb.aspx. ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS, INC., located in Chesterfield County, manufacturers of freight brokerage services, announced in April 2014 a capital investment of $14 million, adding 75 positions to its workforce. ALCOA HOWMET, located in Hampton, manufacturers of complex investment cast turbine airfoils for the industrial gas turbine industry and aerospace structural components, announced in June 2014 a capital investment of $25 million, adding 75 positions to its workforce. ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., located in Botetourt County, manufacturers of truck-mounted mobile equipment, announced in March 2014 a capital investment of $3.9 million, adding 203 positions to its workforce. AREVA NP, INC., located in Lynchburg/Campbell County, manufacturers of nuclear power products and services, announced in December 2013 a capital investment of $26.3 million, adding 12 positions to its workforce. CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, located in Newport News, an automotive parts production plant, announced in August 2014 a capital investment of $152 million, adding 525 positions to its workforce. CORE HEALTH & FITNESS, LLC, located in Grayson County, manufacturers and distributors of exercise and fitness equipment, opened a new facility in July 2014 with a capital investment of $2 million, creating 250 positions for its workforce. EVONIK INDUSTRIES, located in Chesterfield County, manufacturers of business and innovation center for chemical manufacturing, announced in February 2014 a capital investment of $15 million, adding 50 positions to its workforce. FRIANT AND ASSOCIATES, located in Suffolk, manufacturers of institutional and office furniture, opened a new facility in September 2014 with a capital investment of $17.4 million, creating 166 positions for its workforce. GREIF, located in Amherst County, manufacturers of corrugating medium and recycled linerboards, announced in December 2013 a capital investment of $45 million. 146 The Ports of Virginia Annual 2015

13 T H E P O R T S O F V I R G I N I A HANWHA AZDEL, INC., with North American Headquarters located in Lynchburg, manufacturers of thermoplastic materials, announced in January 2014 a capital investment of $21.3 million, adding 33 positions to its workforce. INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS GROUP, located in Shenandoah County, manufacturers of automotive interior systems, announced in May 2014 a capital investment of $5.7 million, adding 297 positions to its workforce. JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC., located in Pulaski County, manufacturers of fiber-cement siding, announced in July 2014 a capital investment of $25 million, adding 69 positions to its workforce. LUMBER LIQUIDATORS, located in James City County, manufacturers of hardwood flooring, announced in January 2014 a capital investment of $5 million, and added 273 positions to its workforce. MAYVILLE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., located in Smyth County, manufacturers of metal fabrication, tube forming and coatings, announced in August 2014 a capital investment of $10 million, adding 160 positions to its workforce. METL-SPAN LLC, located in Chesterfield County, manufacturers of metal insulated building panels, announced in May 2014 a capital investment of $16.1 million, adding 60 positions to its workforce. PERDUE FOODS, located in Prince George County, a Mid-Atlantic chicken distribution plant, announced in May 2014 a capital investment of $3 million, adding 190 positions to its workforce. PHILIP MORRIS USA, located in Chesterfield County, a tobacoo leaf storage warehouse, announced in May 2014 a capital investment of $50 million, adding 30 positions to its workforce. TE CONNECTIVITY, located in Culpeper County, manufacturers of communication cables and wire for harsh environments, including undersea, announced in November 2013 a capital investment of $15.4 million, adding 30 positions to its workforce. VANGUARD FURNITURE, located in Carroll County, a household furniture upholstery production plant, opened a new facility in July 2014 with a capital investment of $550 thousand, creating 200 positions for its workforce. VIREOL BIO ENERGY LLC, located in Hopewell, a bio-energy ethanol plant, opened a new facility in March 2014 with a capital investment of $41 million, creating 70 positions for its workforce. VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, located in Pulaski County, manufacturers of heavy trucks, announced in April 2014 a capital investment of $69 million, adding 200 positions to its workforce. SOURCE: Virginia Economic Development Partnership The Ports of Virginia Annual

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