Virginia Economic & Industrial Development \| Halifax Co. , VA News

International Trade Workshop Scheduled

The IDA is sponsoring a March workshop with representatives of the Virginia International Trade Division, who will offer an interactive overview of primary and secondary reasons for involving your company in exporting; the workshops will also cover pre-requisites for successful exporting, as well as business considerations before doing business “abroad”. Free or low-cost export support services available to area businesses from State and/or Federal sources will be highlighted. The session is scheduled to be held in the Conference Rooms at Riverstone Technology Park-Building One in South Bostoon Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9 AM.

In preparation for the workshop, the Halifax County IDA met with Ralph Torning, International Trade Manager for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) on January 28 at the IDA office to discuss the benefits of international business for Halifax County and the Commonwealth. Ralph discussed benefits such as a comprehensive export assistance to Virginia businesses, one and two year export training programs (AIM and VALET) to help a company become export savvy, free export consultations, export compliance training sessions, and other export support services from the professionals of the International Trade Team at VEDP.

The Halifax County IDA is sponsoring the session in the hopes that the information provided will lead more area businesses to consider exporting as a realistic means to help counter lagging domestic sales. Companies that are already exporting will learn about services and programs that will allow them to find additional overseas markets for their products or services. As domestic markets continue to shrink for most businesses, finding a sales niche in foreign markets may just be the “ticket” to help counter the effects of the recession. For more information, please contact Nancy Smith at nsmith@halifaxvirginia.com or 434-572-1734.

New CAD Lab Opens at STEM Center

The Gazette Virginian - Members of the Burton family, school officials and students cut the ribbon Thursday morning officially opening the J. E. Burton Construction Company Inc. Pro-Engineering Computer Aided Design (CAD) Lab at the STEM Center.

IDA Meets with VEDP International Trade Manager

The Halifax County Industrial Development Authority met with Ralph Torning, International Trade Manger for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the IDA office. Ralph discussed benefits such as a comprehensive export assistance to Virginia businesses, one and two year export training programs (AIM and VALET) to help a company become export savvy, free export consultations, export compliance training sessions, and other export support services from the professionals of the International Trade Team at VEDP.

LASCO Bathware Expands in Halifax County

GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES 50 NEW JOBS FOR HALIFAX COUNTY
~ LASCO Bathware to invest $1.7 million to expand manufacturing~

January 23, RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that LASCO Bathware, Inc. will invest $1.7 million to expand in Halifax County. The company, which will expand its manufacturing operation to include an additional line of upscale bathware marketed under their “Aquatic” label, will create 50 jobs and save an existing 280 jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Michigan, Texas and Washington for the project.

Mike Sexton hired as new IDA Executive Director

Members of the Halifax County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) on Friday morning unanimously approved the employment of Michael A. Sexton as the new IDA Executive Director.

Alton Spring Water Heads To Congress

Grand Springs Natural Spring Water To Provide Bottled Water To House Food Services In D.C.

Alton's Grand Springs Natural Spring Water has been selected as the sole provider of bottled water for the House of Representatives Food Services in Washington, D. C. The bottled water supplied to the House is contained in compostable bottles made of corn and replaces water that was in petroleum-based bottles.

HRHS project receives Tobacco Commission grant support

Following Halifax Regional Health System's (HRHS) recent announcement of plans to construct a new medical office building in Houghton Industrial Park, HRHS has announced that grant funding for the project has been approved by the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission through the Industrial Development Authority of Halifax County.

Local Chamber of Commerce in top .6% of Chambers in the country!

US Chamber of Commerce 5-Star Accreditation The United States Chamber of Commerce today awarded the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.