Governor McDonnell Announces 40 New Jobs in Henry County
Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, Inc. to invest $16.5 million to expand manufacturing operation.
Workshop Scheduled on E-Commerce
EDC Press Release. Topics will include basics of web development, and the benefits and risks of e-commerce. Masha Edelen, President and owner of HD Web Studio will be the speaker.
EDC Offers QuickBooks Classes
EDC Press Release. Participants will learn how QuickBooks can be useful for daily operations in a small business.
Lyle to join the EDC as Director of Recruiting & Marketing
EDC Press Release. The EDC has hired Lisa Lyle as its Director of Recruiting and Marketing. She will begin work on October 17th.
Business Email Etiquette Workshop Planned
EDC Press Release. The EDC's Small, Minority, & Entrepreneurial Division will offer Business Email Etiquette tips on Sept. 13th. Guest speaker will be Beth Deatherage of HD Web Studio.
Tourism Professionals Extend Education with Annual Program on Georgia Campus
Jennifer Doss, EDC's Director of Tourism has completed the first portion of a three-year professional development program that will lead to certification as a Tourism Marketing Professional (TMP).
Interactive Social Media Marketing Plan Workshop Scheduled
EDC Press Release. Hands-on guidance for creating a social media marketing plan.
New Visitor Center Associate Hired
MHC EDC Press Release. Beth Stinett will join the MHC EDC as the new Visitor Center Associate.
Workshop on Brochures and Press Releases Planned
MHC EDC Press Release. June workshop on brochures and press releases will offer tips and guidance to maximize visibility.
EDC Launches Marketing Co-op Grant for Local Small Businesses
MHC EDC Press Release. For-profit, local small businesses which contribute to the local tax base (Martinsville or Henry County) are encouraged to apply.
Federal Procurement Conference Scheduled for May 5th
EDC Press Release. The sixth annual conference will give businesses the opportunity to include the federal government as a customer. Training and networking throughout the day will be offered.
Governor McDonnell Announces 40 New Jobs in Henry County
This investment and expansion creates 40 more valuable employment opportunities in a dynamic region that is on the rebound economically."
Governor McDonnell announced more than 500 new jobs in Henry County.
Press Release - ICF International will open a $15 million operations center. Virginia successfully competed against GA, MD, TN, and WV for the project.
Interactive Marketing Plan Workshop Set for March 24
The EDC will host an Interactive Marketing Plan Workshop on March 24. Participants will begin creating or refining their own individual plans, personalized for their respective business.
Business Matchmaking Workshop on February 23
The workshop on February 23 will provide small businesses with valuable training and insight on the benefits of partnering with other businesses to secure government contracts.
Business Competition for Small Businesses
Small Business Investment Forum launched as a business competition for small businesses.
Blevins Appointed to EDC Board of Directors
MHC EDC Press Release. The MHC EDC announces that Dr. Leanna Blevins has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Workshop Scheduled for Business Networking and Marketing
Cian Robinson of Robinson Ventures, LLC will provide tips to boost sales through referrals, networking, and various marketing methods. "In today's economy, marketing budgets for many businesses have
Governor McDonnell Announces 67 New Jobs in Martinsville
Southern Finishing Company to invest $1.7 million to consolidate operations in Virginia
Enterprise Zone Workshop Scheduled
EDC Press Release. Enterprise Zone Workshop to explain job creation and real property grants.
Marketing with E-Commerce Workshop Scheduled
Workshop scheduled to assist businesses with understanding the benefits of electronic marketing and sales
Entrepreneurial Certification Program Produces Largest Graduate Class
MHC EDC Press Release. Thirty aspiring entrepreneurs in Martinsville-Henry County have graduated from the third annual FastTrac® NewVentureTM Program.
Health Care Reform Workshop for Small Businesses
We will provide multiple scenarios to illustrate how the new changes may affect small business owners. You'll also receive information on determining how the business and employees will be affected.
SleepSafe Beds LLC is Moving to Henry County
SleepSafe Beds' move will result in a capital investment of more than $1 million and will bring 13 new jobs to Henry County.
Second Drake Expansion within a Year
Drake Extrusion's most recent capital investment was $1.25 million in new machinery for product line expansion and resulted in the hiring of eight new full-time employees, with a wage of $13 per hour.
Governor McDonnell Announces 25 New Jobs for Henry County
RICHMOND- Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today that The Tile Shop, a provider of the finest natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tiles and tiling materials, will invest $1.1 million in Henry County.
Kimball Hospitality, Inc. to open furniture manufacturing plant
Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Kimball Hospitality, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. will invest $1 million to open a hospitality furniture manufacturing plant in Henry C
Internet Marketing Workshop Scheduled for July 13th on Mobile Unit
Participants will utilize computers to add businesses to Google Maps, Twitter, Facebook and Virginia.org. Two sessions will be offered – 10AM to 12PM and 2:30PM.
Governor McDonnell Announces Monogram Food Solutions Expansion in Henry County
RICHMOND- Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Monogram Food Solutions, LLC will invest $4 million to expand its operation in Henry County, creating 150 new jobs.
Exporting Seminar to be Offered
The EDC will offer an introduction to exporting seminar, "Expanding Your Business Through Exporting" on Thursday, June 24th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
Martinsville-Henry County Touts Economic Impact of Visitors During National Tourism Week
EDC Press Release. The EDC's Tourism Division is touting the economic impact of visitors to the area as part of National Tourism Week, May 8-16. Tourism is one of Virginia's most powerful industries.
FastTrac Listening to Your Business Now Offered
EDC Press Release. This free, hands-on workshop will assist entrepreneurs with developing and writing a three-year strategic plan.
Governor McDonnell Announces 250 New Jobs in Martinsville
Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Faneuil, Inc. will invest $2.4 million to establish a customer support center in Martinsville to service its Dominion Virginia Power contract.
Effective Marketing Workshop Scheduled for April 13
This event is free and will cover the basics in marketing, components of an effective marketing plan, where to obtain marketing research, and creative marketing techniques.
Cash Flow Workshop Scheduled for the Area
EDC Press Release. This free workshop will provide guidance on how to manage cash flow. It is scheduled for February 18, at Hugo’s in Uptown Martinsville from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Drake Expands in Martinsville-Henry County
EDC Press Release. Drake Extrusion's expansion will create at least 25 new jobs and include an additional capital investment of $1.25 million.
Announcement of New Director of Tourism and Visitor Center Associate
EDC Press Release. The EDC is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Doss as Director of Tourism and Melissa Craig as Visitor Center Associate.
FastTrac® NewVenture™ Program Graduates Second Class
EDC Press Release. Seventeen aspiring entrepreneurs have graduated from the second FastTrac® NewVenture™ Program offered through the EDC.
Annual Enterprise Zone Workshop Scheduled for the Area
EDC Press Release. Significant changes at the state level make this important for those who have attended a previous session.
Deep Roots Music to be Presented at Historic Spencer-Penn Centre
EDC Press Release. The EDC Tourism Division in collaboration with The Spencer-Penn Centre is bringing an outstanding bluegrass and old time music program to the region on August 28, 2009.
EDC Launches Redesigned Tourism Website
EDC Press Release. The VisitMartinsville.com website contains information pertinent to those interested in visiting Martinsville-Henry County.
Program to help entrepreneurs succeed
EDC Press Release. FastTrac®, a series of workshops and programs aimed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills they need to create, manage and grow successful businesses.
Monogram Food Solutions Purchase of Martinsville's American Foods Group
MEMPHIS, TN. (August 13, 2009) – All employees of the Martinsville facility will be retained and they plan to hire up to an additional 120 employees.
Robinson Resigns from Tourism Position
EDC Press Release – The Martinsville Henry County Economic Development Corporation has announced the resignation of Deborah Robinson, Director of Tourism.
Increasing Sales Seminar Scheduled for July 23, 2009
EDC Press Release. The EDC's Office of Small & Minority Business Development is hosting an Increasing Sales Seminar on July 23 at 8:30 a.m. at the New College Institute.
Deep Roots Music Event
EDC Press Release. The EDC's Tourism Department is partnering with The Martinsville Lions Club to bring Deep Roots music to the area on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
American of Martinsville to Consolidate with Barcalounger Home
EDC Press Release. This agreement will result in 94 new full time jobs with an average wage of $12.29/hour.
Blue Ridge PBS brings back “On the Road” with new look, stories
Blue Ridge PBS Press Release. Blue Ridge PBS is bringing back “On the Road” this spring, reviving this award-winning, viewer favorite with a new look and fresh local stories.
Federal Procurement Conference Scheduled for April 22nd
EDC Press Release. The EDC's Office of Small and Minority Business Development is hosting its third Annual Federal Procurement Conference on Wednesday, April 22nd.
Hopkins Lumber Expands to Martinsville-Henry County
EDC Press Release. Hopkins Lumber Contractors, Inc. will expand into Martinsville-Henry County, creating at least 10 new full time jobs.
Communicating With Your Customers Workshop Scheduled for February 26
EDC Press Release. Participants will also be able to network and will be engaged in activities to help them build marketing strategies.
Quarterly Procurement Idea Exchange Scheduled for January 22nd
EDC Press Release. Topics of discussion will include: how and what agencies purchase, how to respond to requests for proposals and quotes, and how to navigate procurement websites.
Cash Flow Workshop Scheduled for the Area
EDC Press Release. Workshop to provide hands-on help with cash flow scheduled for Jan. 14 at NCI.
