Employment – Russell County IDA

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Apr

posted on 04/15/2019 / 0 Comments

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Polycap LLC, a Toronto-based manufacturer of specialty caps and closures for a number of vertical markets, will invest $7.7 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in the 76,000-square-foot Russell County shell building in Lebanon. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio and Toronto for the project, which will create 48 new jobs. “We thank Toronto-based Polycap for choosing to locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility and future North American headquarters in the Russell County shell building, which was constructed in 2015 to attract companies seeking an infrastructure-ready facility,” said Governor Northam. “Growing the Southwest Virginia …

29

Nov

posted on 11/29/2018 / 0 Comments

Samuel Pressure Vessel Group is hosting a job fair at their Lebanon facility on Thursday, December 6 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The will be accepting applications for general laborers and welders. For more information, call the Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board office at 276-883-4034.

14

Nov

posted on 11/14/2018 / 0 Comments

Bethesda, Maryland – November 13, 2018: TDEC, a leading provider of Business Process Outsourcing services has opened a new office for its expanding data entry services in Lebanon, VA, the “Heart of Southwest Virginia,” which also serves as the county seat for Russell County. “We are excited to set up shop in Lebanon,” TDEC President Dennis DuFour commented. “The Southwest Virginia Community College’s Center for Education and Training next door has already proven to be a great feeder for our business.” With one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, TDEC’s location of its new office in Russell County is positive …

13

Oct

posted on 10/13/2017 / 0 Comments

Everyone is invited to the Open House on Friday, November 3rd from 11AM to 2PM for JM Conveyors.

27

Jul

posted on 07/27/2017 / 0 Comments

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that JennChem, LLC, a manufacturer of chemical roof support and sealing products and an affiliate of the JENNMAR family of companies, will invest $5 million to establish a manufacturing operation for heavy duty conveyor systems in Russell County. The conveyor system structures will primarily be used for the mining industry, in addition to the automotive, aviation, construction, electronics, and transportation industries. JENNMAR companies also operate Virginia facilities in Giles County and Tazewell County. Virginia successfully competed against Pennsylvania and West Virginia for the project, which will create 40 new jobs. “Growing the advanced manufacturing industry …

17

Jul

posted on 07/17/2015 / 0 Comments

3B Consulting Services, LLC, a consulting and engineering company that has served Southwest Virginia since 2012, announced at a news conference held July 17, 2015, that it plans to invest $2.5 million to es-tablish its headquarters in Russell County. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and several other dignitar-ies were on hand to celebrate the project’s groundbreaking. To learn more about 3B Consulting, visit www.3bcs.com. The company plans to invest $2.5 million and add 15 new jobs. LEBANON, Va. – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday, July 17, 2015, that 3B Consulting Services, LLC, a consulting and engineering service firm involved in environmental and construction …

27

May

posted on 05/27/2015 / 0 Comments

An official ribbon cutting for the opening of a Holiday Inn Express and Suites was held on May 27, 2015, in Lebanon, Virginia. The project was possible through major funding from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA), the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority and Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission. The content below was adapted from an article by Heather Powers from The Lebanon News, a weekly newspaper in our county. LEBANON, Va. – An official ribbon cutting was held for Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Lebanon, Virginia, on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. The project was a collaborative effort between many …

25

Aug

posted on 08/25/2014 / 0 Comments

The Challenges Creating jobs, increasing U.S. competitiveness, and protecting national security Among the challenges facing government leaders today are creating jobs, increasing the competitiveness of the American workforce, and protecting the security of our nation. The worst recession since the 1930s has resulted in extensive commercial layoffs and the steepest declines in state tax receipts on record, threatening hundreds of thousands of public sector jobs. Rural U.S. communities in particular are struggling with continuing job losses in the agricultural, manufacturing, mining, and automotive industries. The challenge for many rural areas is transforming from a commodity-based economy to one that is knowledge driven. That means …