The state of Virginia triumphed over North Carolina and Tennessee to host the new $8.5 million project that will bring in about 160 new jobs. "We selected Franklin, VA over other locations because it has an ample pool of skilled prospective employees whose work ethic we believe is consistent with our company culture," Money Mailer president and CEO Godfred Otuteye explains. "In addition, Franklin has the educational, social, and employee training facilities and amenities to support our employees and operations."

The company's decision to locate in Franklin marks a significant step toward the revitalization of the city, which was devastated by a flood in 1999. Some local government offices--displaced by the flood-- had previously occupied the building, a spokesperson for Governor Mark R. Warner's office tells GlobeSt.com.