PITTSYLVANIA CO., Va.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday that MerryGoRound Inc., a prominent fulfillment enterprise, will commence operations in Pittsylvania County.
As per the Governor’s office announcement, the company is set to invest $10,003,600 in this venture. MerryGoRound will occupy a substantial 400,000-square-foot facility to bolster its burgeoning live commerce sector, generating 203 new employment opportunities.
“MerryGoRound’s commitment to establishing operations in Pittsylvania County underscores Virginia’s strategic positioning and adept labor force, rendering it an optimal center for e-commerce and logistics,” stated Governor Youngkin.
“This forward-thinking enterprise will engender over 200 new jobs in the expanding digital retail domain, offering exhilarating prospects in technology and creative services for Southern Virginia. We are honored to welcome MerryGoRound into the Commonwealth.”
“The transformation of retail necessitates modern logistics solutions, and MerryGoRound’s choice of Pittsylvania County for its Live Commerce division illustrates Virginia’s preparedness to endorse next-generation fulfillment operations,” remarked Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura.
“This initiative will cultivate diverse job openings in technological and creative spheres, simultaneously bolstering the region’s thriving e-commerce landscape. We anticipate supporting MerryGoRound’s triumph in Virginia.”
“The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors embraces MerryGoRound into our dynamic and innovative business environment,” expressed Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert Tucker.
“We are thrilled with MerryGoRound’s investment, which not only revitalizes a recently vacated facility but also provides our residents with solid technology-centric employment and enhances tax revenues for the county. This declaration also underscores the efficacy of our economic development team, and I extend my gratitude to them for their relentless efforts in bringing this to fruition. The Board looks forward to collaborating with MerryGoRound and wishes them enduring success.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership collaborated with Pittsylvania County and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance to secure this project for the state. Moreover, Governor Youngkin authorized a $350,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Pittsylvania County with the initiative.
Additionally, the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission sanctioned a $145,500 grant from the Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund aimed at supporting this project.
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