Millwood School, a private K-8 school, is building a new facility in the Woodlake/360 area. The school is currently located on Genito Road in the Brandermill area. Millwood purchased 57 acres for their new campus which will include a 20,000 square foot facility. The new school should be ready for the 1998-99 school year.

Martin Direct is leasing the former Herman’s store in Chippenham Square Shopping Center on Midlothian Turnpike. The company is leasing 10,000 square feet for an inbound/outbound call center. The company relocated from leased space in the City of Richmond. Martin Direct employs seven salaried positions and 100 contract positions working 2 shifts.

The Richmond area’s small manufacturers have a new source for informed and objective assistance.

John Tyler Community College held their official groundbreaking for the much-anticipated Midlothian Campus on October 6, 1997. Congratulations to Dr. Marshall Smith and the entire faculty at JTCC. The new campus will make a great addition to the Midlothian area and will provide invaluable services and educational opportunities to Chesterfield businesses and residents.

Sealeze Corporation of Chesterfield was recently recognized by Richmond Goodwill Industries for using its contract services. Goodwill workers packaged the weatherstripping supplies that Sealeze used for sales demonstrations and presentations.