The Winchester-Frederick County Economic Development Commission

Lord Fairfax #1 in Growth Among State Community Colleges

wmay — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:26:28 +0000

Lord Fairfax Community College ranked No.1 for growth in student enrollment among Virginia’s community colleges, according to data released by the state agency overseeing the institutions…more

Winchester – #50 Best Small City for Jobs

wmay — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:12:22 +0000

Winchester is #50 on NewGeography.com’s list of Best Small Cities for Jobs. Winchester is up 45 spots from 2011 in this year’s index. To determine the best cities for jobs, all 398 current metropolitan statistical areas were ranked based on employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics covering November 2000 through January 2012. Rankings are based on recent growth trends, mid-term growth, long-term growth and the region’s momentum. Communities were separated based on total employment numbers: large (>450k), mediam (150k-450k) and small (<150,000)...more

Winchester-Headquartered Trex Company Sponsors HGTV Green Home

wmay — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:51:55 +0000

Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, is a sponsor of the fifth annual HGTV Green Home. Trex Company is headquartered in Winchester, VA, and has manufacturing operations in Frederick County, VA…more

Winchester’s Direct Title Solutions Named to Virginia’s FANTASTIC 50

wmay — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:19:54 +0000

The Virginia Chamber announced the names of fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the seventeenth annual Virginia’s FANTASTIC 50 Awards Banquet on April 26 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. Nearly 400 attendees at the ceremony saluted the winners for their entrepreneurial success and contribution to Virginia’s economy. Winchester’s Direct Title Solutions was recognized as #32 on the list…more

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Launches First Full Line of BPA-Free Food Contact Products for Commercial Kitchens

wmay — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:00:23 +0000

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), the leader in solution-based commercial products, today announced the launch of the industry’s first-ever BPA-Free commercial foodservice product line. RCP created the revolutionary product line in collaboration with Eastman Chemical Company using its Tritan^™ copolyester, a material free of Bisphenol A (BPA) that offers the highest quality, durability and clarity in the industry…more

Treatment Diaries | Top 200 Leading Moms in Business

wmay — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:42:55 +0000

Amy Ohm’s Treatment Diaries is #68 on StartupNation’s list of Top 200 Leading Moms in Business. Over 350,000 votes were cast in support of the 2012 contestants, reflecting immense interest and supportiveness for moms building businesses at the same time they tend to their families…more

Clem’s Garage wins Statewide Business Award

wmay — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:32:16 +0000

The U.S. Small Business Administration has recognized Clem’s Garage in Stephens City, VA, as Virginia’s Family-Owned Small Business of the Year. Press Release | NV Daily Story

Virginia Tops Site Selection Magazine 2011 Competitiveness Ranking

wmay — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:20:40 +0000

Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Site Selection magazine has named Virginia the winner of its 2011 Competitiveness Award, which recognizes excellence on the part of a state-level economic development group. The Competitiveness Award goes to the state with the most points earned in a 10-factor index based mainly on Site Selection publisher Conway Data Inc.’s New Plant database of new and expanded facility announcements. For 2011 performance, Virginia scored 420.5 points. Texas (395), Ohio (387.5), Louisiana (382.5) and North Carolina (381.5) rounded out the top five…more

New Small Business Resource Guide Available

wmay — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:14:24 +0000

The Virginia Department of Business Assistance has a new Small Business Resource Guide. Need to speak to someone with a local perspective? Contact the Lord Fairfax SBDC at 540-868-7093.

Trex Partners to Launch First Composite Decking Saw Blade on the Market

wmay — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:51:44 +0000

WINCHESTER, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Freud America to introduce the first saw blade specifically designed for cutting composite decking materials. Diablo, Freud’s premier brand of construction tools, will be introducing the new blade series for maximum performance and highest quality of finish when cutting composite decking materials… more