250 new jobs coming to Campbell Co.

CAMPBELL CO. - A new customer-service center will bring 250 jobs to Campbell County, according to Governor Bob McDonnell's office.

Northern Virginia based Intersections Inc., will open the center in Altavista. The company focuses on providing identity risk managment services to individuals and companies. It's best known brand is "Identity Guard"

“Identity theft protection is an incredibly important service for consumers and companies in today’s marketplace. Virginia provided Intersections with the right location, the right building opportunity and an environment that will encourage and appreciate this company’s community-minded spirit. We are pleased that this global company has chosen to open yet another facility in the Commonwealth and create 250 new jobs in Campbell County," Gov. Bob McDonnell said in a news release.

The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved $100,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for the project, according to the governor's office. The Virginia Jobs Investment Program will provide training help, and the company will be eligible to receive a Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit.

“We are pleased to expand our customer service department and to create more solid jobs in Virginia,” said Michael Stanfield, CEO of Intersections, in the release. “Given its high-quality, stable work force, Altavista is a perfect location for our new center. It will allow us to continue to support our growing customer base with top-quality customer service assistance, while helping to stimulate the economy and provide jobs among a hard-working community,” Stanfield added.

“The Town of Altavista is excited to welcome Intersections to our community and we look forward to working with them for many years of shared prosperity,” said Town Mayor Rudy Burgess in the release. “The Town appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with Campbell County and the Commonwealth to grow and diversify our local economy.”

Campbell County Board of Supervisors member Stan Goldsmith added in the release, “This announcement, coupled with the ongoing downtown revitalization, will also have a significant impact on retail and real estate businesses in the vibrant community of Altavista, as well as Campbell and northern Pittsylvania counties.”