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Governor Announces 60 Jobs for Grayson County Posted by DigitalDominion
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Nautilus, Inc. to invest $1.7 million to expand manufacturing
RICHMOND Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that fitness company Nautilus, Inc. will invest $1.7 million to expand in Grayson County. The company, which will expand its manufacturing operation to add a cardio exercise equipment line, will create 60 jobs.Virginia successfully competed with Oregon and China for the project.
"Nautilus has been a major employer in Grayson County for 33 years," Governor Kaine said. "The success of Virginia's existing businesses is more crucial than ever in these times of economic downturn and I am thrilled to bring good news of jobs and investment."
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global fitness products company providing innovative, quality solutions to help people achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio including Nautilus(R), Bowflex(R), Schwinn(R)Fitness, StairMaster(R) and Universal(R), Nautilus manufactures and markets innovative fitness products through global direct, commercial and retail channels. Formed in 1986, the company had 2007 sales of $502 million. It has 1,100 employees and operations in Washington, Oregon, Virginia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, China and other locations around the world. For more information contact Cindy Rudy, Nautilus Inc., (276) 773-1218 ext 218, www.nautilus.com
"Nautilus has had manufacturing operations in Virginia since 1975. We are pleased to be able to partner with the state and local agencies to expand our presence in Grayson County and bring even more jobs to Virginia," said Tim Joyce, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Nautilus.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Grayson County and Virginia's aCorridor to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Kaine approved $50,000 from the Governor's Opportunity Fund to assist Grayson County with the project. The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved $100,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for the project. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will provide training assistance through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
"In these difficult economic times, it's critical to have a workforce that employers have confidence in, and the employees of Nautilus in Grayson County more than meet the high standards required," said Mike Maynard, Chairman of the Grayson County Board of Supervisors. "It's their work and commitment that have made this decision possible."
William Wampler, member of the Virginia Tobacco Commission and Virginia StateSenator said, "Of the many investments made by the Tobacco Commission, none are more meaningful than those made in companies like Nautilus which bring jobs and capital tosouthwestern Virginia communities. The Commission is pleased to make $100,000 available to ensure the success of this valuable corporate citizen."
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GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES 55 NEW JOBS IN GRAYSON COUNTY
~ Carolina Profile Design Corp. to invest $3 million in expansion ~
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Carolina Profile Design Corp., a lithographic commercial printing company, will invest $3 million to expand in Grayson County, creating 55 jobs. The company will add a metal machining process to its existing operations. Virginia successfully competed with Illinois, North Carolina and Pennsylvania for the project.
“Carolina Profile Design has been a corporate staple in Grayson County since 1990,” Governor Kaine said. “This...
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Welcome to www.Grayson.Info
Welcome to www.Grayson.Info - the new website serving the communities of Grayson County, Virginia and the towns of Fries, Independence and Troutdale. Watch this site as we roll out new features. Register as a user and take advantage of the opportunity we offer to promote your business, share news and announcements of your group or organization, interact with fellow residents of Grayson County, Virginia via the internet, and keep abreast of...
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"Articles, News & Announcements" versus "News & Announcements from the Community"
Understanding the difference between our "Articles, News & Announcements" feature and "News & Announcements from the Community."
"News & Announcements from the Community" is intended to be an organized community "blog" which enables all registered users to submit and self approve for posting news and announcements on a variety of topics relevant to daily life in our local region. That feature is unmoderated, thus registered users have the flexible ability to post news and announcements relative to the topic. Submissions to that category will be "pruned" after a reasonable period of time....
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