The mattress maker opens a 34,000 square foot factory and showroom in the former Mega Office store at 8401 Midlothian Turnpike.

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Governor Timothy Kaine announced that MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global packaging company, has chosen the Greater Richmond area for its corporate headquarters. The company is in the process of determining the specific location that will best meet its long-term facility needs.

On behalf of Chesterfield County, the Department of Economic Development, the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, and the Chesterfield Business Council are inviting nominations for the 2006 First Choice Business Awards. Companies may nominate themselves and/or be nominated by any individual or group within the community.

Chesterfield County Administrator Lane B. Ramsey has announced that E. Wilson Davis, Jr. has been hired as the county’s new director of Economic Development.