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Governor McDonnell Announces 250 New Jobs in Martinsville Posted by martinsvillewebmaster
(2010/4/28)
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| Commonwealth of Virginia
Office of Governor Bob McDonnell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2010
Office of the Governor
Contact: Stacey Johnson
Phone: (804) 225-4260
E-mail: Stacey.Johnson@Governor.Virginia.Gov
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Contact: Christie Miller
Phone: (804) 545-5805
E-mail: CMiller@yesvirginia.org
Faneuil, Inc.
Contact: Anna Van Buren
Phone: (757) 262-9600
Dominion Virginia Power
Contact: David Botkins
Phone: (804) 771-4117
Governor McDonnell Announces 250 New Jobs in Martinsville
~Faneuil, Inc. to establish customer service center for Dominion Virginia Power contract~
RICHMOND- Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Faneuil, Inc., a provider of customer support solutions for government and private sector customers, will invest $2.4 million to establish a customer support center in Martinsville to service its Dominion Virginia Power contract. Faneuil will also supplement with additional contract work. Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling joined business and government leaders today on the Governor’s behalf to announce the project, which will create 250 new jobs.
Speaking about today’s announcement, Governor McDonnell commented, “Dominion Virginia Power’s decision to locate its customer service center in Martinsville demonstrates its commitment to the Commonwealth. This locality has been hit hard with job losses in recent years and Dominion felt strongly about assisting the community in its recovery efforts. We welcome Faneuil, a Hampton, Virginia-based company, and the 250 new employment opportunities that will help Southern Virginia continue to rebound.”
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling said, “Governor McDonnell and I have made clear that our number one priority is getting our economy moving again and creating jobs, and we have placed a high priority on creating jobs in Southern Virginia and other economically distressed regions of our state. Today’s announcement is proof that those efforts can succeed, and we hope it is just the beginning of many such announcements in the months and years to come. Faneuil and Dominion Virginia Power are key corporate citizens in Virginia, and I applaud them and everyone else involved in this process for securing these 250 new jobs the citizens of the region.”
Faneuil, Inc. is a leading outsource provider of multi-channel customer contact services offering solutions with creativity, innovation, and flexibility. As a “boutique” call center provider, the company refines its operations to closely fit the culture of their clients. Faneuil currently has more than 2,800 employees and is responsible for millions of customer transactions each day. Clients include the Virginia Department of Transportation E-ZPass operations, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Florida’s Agency for Workforce Innovation, Miami Dade Expressway and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise for whom Faneuil operates the SunPass® Electronic Toll Collection Program and the Revenue Collection Services Program.
Dominion (NYSE:D) is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of more than 27,500 megawatts of generation. Dominion operates the nation’s largest natural gas storage system and serves retail energy customers in 12 states.
Faneuil CEO, Anna Van Buren said, “The entire Faneuil team is very excited to expand our presence in Virginia by partnering with Dominion Virginia Power. The combination of an available regional workforce, outstanding training support, and the commitment of the leadership in Martinsville will provide Faneuil with the tools to successfully expand our business while creating employment opportunities in the area. We look forward to joining the community as a long-term corporate citizen in Martinsville.”
“Virginia’s regulatory and business climate allows Dominion to make this kind of significant investment,” said Thomas F. Farrell II, Chairman, President, & CEO of Dominion. “Our new customer care welcome center will add value for our customers. We are extremely pleased about helping create jobs in Martinsville.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation to secure the project for Virginia. The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved $590,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for the project. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will provide training assistance through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. The company is also eligible to receive a Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit as well as state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
Mayor of Martinsville, Kathy Lawson said, “This is a great day for the city of Martinsville. Over the past decade we have seen monumental losses in the job market. Today we have a new beginning for our community, giving hope and faith that things are about to change. We look forward to a long relationship with Faneuil and welcome them as our new neighbor.”
“I am confident that Faneuil and Dominion will be great corporate partners in this significant endeavor,” said Senator Roscoe Reynolds, a Commissioner of The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission. “I am glad that the Tobacco Commission was able to play a role in ensuring that this customer support center located in Martinsville, and look forward to the positive results that will benefit Southern Virginia.”
About the Virginia Economic Development Partnership
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), a marketing organization, was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1995 to encourage, stimulate, and support the development and expansion of the economy of the Commonwealth. The Partnership is a state authority, which is governed by a 22-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor and the Virginia General Assembly. To accomplish its objectives of promoting economic expansion within the Commonwealth, the Partnership focuses its efforts on business recruitment, expansion and international trade. VEDP has offices in Virginia, Belgium, Hong Kong, Mexico and Japan. |
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[2009/3/2]
Welcome to Martinsville.Biz
Welcome to Martinsville.Biz - the new website serving Henry County, Virginia and the City of Martinsville. 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 Henry County, Virginia and the City of Martinsville via the internet, and keep abreast of whats going on in Henry County, Virginia and the City of Martinsville.
This site will be primarily devoted to promoting local content contributed by local businesses, organizations and residents. If you are interested in being a contributor, contact us. We welcome the opportunity to provide you the ability to promote your local business, share the success of...
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[2007/5/9]
Martinsville provides Mustangs Update
From City of Martinsville Email news (May 4, 2007):
Martinsville has announced that Scott Coleman has completed promotional television advertisements for Martinsville Mustangs season ticket sales, and the initial commercial in a series of Take Pride, Martinsville campaigns.
The Martinsville Mustangs season starts May 30, with the first home game Thursday, May 31. Season ticket sales have been solid, and advertising sales have been brisk. The first new advertising signs went up at Hooker Field Thursday before rain started. A total of 15 new and replacement signs will go up over the next two weeks in preparation for the season.
Pocket schedules have been taken to Collinsville Printing, and will be distributed the week of May 11 in retail outlets around the...
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[2007/5/9]
Martinsville Public Works provides Project Update
From the City of Martinsville Email newsletter - May 4, 2007:
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works held a pre-construction meeting with representatives of Joyce Engineering and Shamrock Environmental regarding the landfill closure construction project. Engineering personnel are continuing
to work with VDOT, Schwartz & Associates, and Norfolk Southern regarding the Starling Avenue bridge project.
The Municipal Building security project is scheduled for completion by June 1, and Leon Towarnicki is working on a building parking plan as part of the security project.
Public Works finished up installation of new lights, painting, and floor cleaning in the former Leisure Services area in the basement of the Municipal Building, paving the way for the...
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[2007/5/5]
News versus User Posted News
Understanding the difference between our "News" feature and "User Posted News.
User Posted news 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 Martinsville. That feature is unmoderated, thus registered users have the flexible ability to post news and announcements relative to the topic. Submission to that category will be "pruned" after a reasonable period of time.
The "news" feature is a more moderated news area, where all articles are approved by the website moderator or a vetted contributing writer. We welcome providing serious writers the opportunity to publish articles and stories of the history and heritage of Martinsville....
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Recent News & Announcements from the Community
- Community Fun Day (2010/8/15)
Community Fun Day September 18, 2010 Sponsored by the Give Back Foundation, Inc. of Martinsville, VA
GIVE BACK IS SHUTTING IT DOWN ON FAYETTE STREET FOR YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY TO HAVE A MEMORABLE DAY! STARTING FROM DUNLAP STREET ENDING
AT MARKET STREET. BEGINNING AT 11AM AND EN...
- James R. Morris Scholarship Foundation MusicFest 2010 (2010/8/14)
The James R. Morris Scholarship Foundation of Martinsville Virgina invites you to "MusicFest" 2010 on ,Saturday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at Somerset Property in Martinsville,VA.
For more information, please call 276-957-2739 or visit Live Comedy: Celebrity Comedian Vince Morris (2010/8/14)
August 14 at 8:00pm
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To Benefit the Give Back Foundation, Inc. o...
- 2nd Annual Mustangs FanFest & Homerun Derby (2007/5/9)
2nd Annual Mustangs FanFest & Homerun Derby - May 30th - 7:20 PM visit the Martinsville Mustangs' website (avaialable under links) for details.
- Senior Health Fair & Craft Show - May 10, 2007 (2007/5/9)
From City of Martinsville Emails news (5/4/2007)
A Senior Health Fair & Craft Show will be held on
Thursday, May 10 from 8 a.m. until noon at Laurel Park's Lancer Hall located on 58 East.
The fair, a joint effort between Martinsville Senior Services, Henry Co. Parks &...
- How to make use of our User Posted News feature (2007/5/8)
One exciting feature of the new www.Martinsville.biz is our "User Posted News" feature. This feature permits registered users of the website to submit and self approve news and announcements in a variety of ca...
- Hints for Use - Subcategories (2007/5/8)
We have the ability to create subcategories under each of our main categories. If your organization, business, sports team, or other group desires to make regular use of this website feature, please contact us and request that we establish a seperate subcategory under the appropriate category -...
- Terms of Use for User Posted News (2007/5/8)
The User Posted News portion of www.Alexandria.biz is made available as a public service. In order to post, you must be a registered user of the website. Posting is subject to our Terms of Use as linked from the ...
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