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TemperPack to create 141 jobs in Henrico

Posted at 11:46 AM, May 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-21 11:46:42-04

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Richmond-based TemperPack is creating more than 140 jobs in Henrico. Found in 2015, TemperPack creates eco-friendly packaging used to ship groceries, meals, and medication that was purchased online.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday TemperPack planned to invest $10.4 million into establishing a Henrico manufacturing operation, it’s second in the Commonwealth.

“I am thrilled to see this innovative company growing and expanding into Henrico County,” Governor Northam said in a statement. “TemperPack’s success demonstrates that the Richmond region and Virginia are ideal locations for entrepreneurs.”

TemperPack co-founder and co-CEO Brian Powers, described by Virginia Commerce and Trade Secretary Brian Ball as a “visionary millennial,” called Virginia an ideal location for the  growing business.

“[Virginia’s] diverse and talented workforce, its pro-business policies, and its geographic location, allows us to easily service the entire East Coast and beyond,” Powers said. “We couldn’t ask for a better partner in business as we continue to expand.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership will provide consultative services and funding to TemperPack for helping to create new jobs.

To read more about TemperPack’s job opportunities, click here.

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