MerryGoRound Brings Jobs to Right to Work Virginia
MerryGoRound is bringing 203 new jobs to Right to Work Pittsylvania County, Virginia! This comes as a result of the company’s decision to establish operations here with a $10 million investment.
From Area Development Magazine:
“On behalf of MerryGoRound, Inc, I would like to thank Governor Youngkin, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Pittsylvania County, and their respective economic development departments for their aid in helping us choose Virginia for MerryGoRound’s live commerce operations hub. […] My client looks forward to working with the county, the county IDA and surrounding community members to create meaningful longstanding careers and repurpose the recently vacated AAF Tank Museum property. They look forward to sharing more details about the project during a ribbon cutting event that will be scheduled in the near future.” […]
“The evolution of retail requires modern logistics solutions, and MerryGoRound’s selection of Pittsylvania County for its Live Commerce division shows Virginia’s readiness to support next-generation fulfillment operations. […] This project will create diverse job opportunities in technology and creative fields while strengthening the region’s growing e-commerce sector. We look forward to supporting MerryGoRound’s success in Virginia.” […]
“Having MerryGoRound invest $10 million to develop a fulfillment facility in Pittsylvania County is an example of how Virginia is attracting twenty-first-century companies. […] Companies like MerryGoRound are coming to Virginia to take advantage of the Commonwealth’s assets with one of them being the modern, twenty-first century logistics center that is The Port of Virginia. We welcome MerryGoRound to the corporate community and are ready to work with the company’s team to ensure it has access to world markets.” […]
“By repurposing a 400,000-square-foot facility and creating over 200 jobs for highly skilled logistics and fulfillment experts, as well as launching an innovative live commerce division, MerryGoRound is bringing transformative opportunities to our region. […] This investment not only draws young professionals with technical and communication skills but also positions the region as a hub for global commerce in hypewear, toys and collectibles.”
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