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Updated: 8:19 PM Mar 18, 2011
100+ New Jobs Coming to Albemarle County
Governor Bob McDonnell announced Friday that Virginia-based CustomInk.com has established a new operation in Albemarle County. The project will create more than 100 new jobs in the next few years.
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March 18, 2011
Governor Bob McDonnell announced Friday that Virginia-based CustomInk has established a new digital and screen printing operation for custom apparel in Albemarle County.
The project will create more than 100 new jobs in the next few years.
“CustomInk is headquartered in McLean, and I am pleased that the company is further expanding its presence in the Commonwealth,” said Governor McDonnell. “What began as an idea among three college classmates has grown into quite an entrepreneurial company. Albemarle County is the perfect fit for CustomInk’s expansion, as the region provides the workforce that the company is targeting, including recent UVA graduates.”
CustomInk is a company that provides an online service that people use to design and order custom-decorated products, such as printed T-shirts and sweatshirts, for their groups and events, including businesses, student groups, sport leagues, family reunions, and more. Founded in March 2000, CustomInk currently employs more than 275 people, about 30 of whom are now working out of the Charlottesville location at the old Comdial building across from Sperry Marine.
CustomInk’s Charlottesville production facility will service a significant portion of CustomInk’s order volume. Company President Marc Katz calls the move, “an important step in CustomInk's evolution.” He notes that the Charlottesville area will provide good shipping coverage, great staffing opportunities, and a high quality of life for the team.
Katz said, “This is an exciting step for CustomInk. The Charlottesville location should create the right conditions for the success of our production operation and give us a lot of flexibility over the long-term.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Albemarle County and the Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development to secure the project for Virginia.
“Albemarle County is thrilled to provide a home for CustomInk’s expansion,” said Ann Mallek, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Chair. “We believe Albemarle County is well positioned to meet the company’s current and long-term needs for a dynamic workforce.”
Through its Virginia Jobs Investment Program, the Virginia Department of Business Assistance will provide funding and services to support the company's recruitment and training activities.
CustomInk has also been recognized as a great place to work, a high-trust culture, an innovative business, a top online retailer and a fast-growing company.
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