Recap: Give it Up For Right to Work Virginia’s Latest Accomplishments!
Businesses are choosing to locate to Virginia as a result of its Right to Work benefits. The latest investments are coming from companies such as Ronald Mark Associates and Common Wealth Crush. Both will be adding new Right to Work Virginia locations soon. So this is great news! Read on in order to learn more.
Ronald Mark Associates:
Ronald Mark Associates (RMA) is investing $13.5 million in order to establish operations in Right to Work Bluefield, Virginia and create 29 new jobs.
“Ronald Mark Associates has selected the State of Virginia to expand their operations in advanced fabric coating. The progressive talent of Tazewell County is a perfect place to start, create, and produce infrastructure fabrics and technical textiles for our Ronald Mark customers. […] I thank the Virginia Economic Development Department along with the Tazewell County representatives that have worked with us on this project. We look forward to a prosperous future in the great State of Virginia.†[…]
“We welcome Ronald Mark Associates to Tazewell County and the Commonwealth, and look forward to building a successful partnership. […] Manufacturing is the cornerstone of a healthy economy, and Virginia’s thriving industry base, outstanding logistical advantages, and robust workforce will position RMA for success for years to come.†[…]
“This will add to the established base of manufacturers in Tazewell County and the region and provide good jobs for the area’s citizens.“
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Common Wealth Crush:
Common Wealth Crush is adding a new winery in Right to Work Waynesboro, Virginia with a $1.5 million investment that will create six new jobs.
“We’ve called Virginia home for much of our lives and have spent the majority of our professional wine careers exploring all that our beautiful state has to offer viticulturally. As small producers ourselves, we founded Common Wealth Crush to help grow the next generation of fellow Virginia winemakers and brands, bringing these minds together under one roof where collaboration and creativity can flow.†[…]
“During October, we celebrate Virginia Wine Month and the many positive impacts that our world-class vineyards and wineries bring to the Commonwealth. From the more than 10,000 jobs the industry has created to the more than 2.64 million tourists visiting our wineries each year, Virginia’s wine industry contributes so much to our economy and quality of life. […] I am delighted to see continued investment in the industry and congratulate the owners of Common Wealth Crush for their commitment to bring even more great wines and wineries to the state.†[…]
“I am so pleased that the Commonwealth could partner with city of Waynesboro through the AFID program to support this important new addition to Virginia’s thriving wine industry. […] In addition to creating new markets for Virginia’s grape producers, Common Wealth Crush will support new wineries and winemakers by reducing the high start-up costs that are a common barrier to market entry. I applaud the company’s owners for this unique business model and wish them much success.â€
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