CENTREVILLE, Va., June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia
Governor Terry McAuliffe today
joined government officials, local business leaders, dozens of
guests and more than 700 Team Carfax members to celebrate the
completion of a major company expansion. With support from the
Governor and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP),
Carfax has invested more than $5
million to expand its headquarters, invest in new
technology, and eventually create more than 120 new jobs.
"The expansion of Carfax is an excellent reflection of the
strong business environment in Fairfax
County and Virginia, and I
am pleased to congratulate the company for their success," said
Governor Terry McAuliffe. "As we
work to bring new jobs and investments to the Commonwealth, we are
also making significant strides helping existing Virginia businesses grow. We will continue to
work with Virginia businesses to
build on the success we are having building the new Virginia economy."
"Companies like Carfax are a vital component in our new
Virginia economy," said Secretary
of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones.
"I want to congratulate Carfax on both the exciting new expansion
and the deep commitment to their team members. Our workforce is our
most valuable asset, and I thank Carfax for sharing our goal to
make Virginia the best place to
work and live."
Carfax also announced it has earned national recognition as a
Top Workplace in Greater
Washington. Carfax has been recognized for its distinct
culture, focus on collaboration and commitment to innovation by
numerous organizations over the years. This latest distinction has
been awarded to Carfax three times in a row. Most meaningfully,
it's based entirely on employee feedback.
"It is an honor for us to share such an important day in Carfax
history with the Governor, our Congressmen and all our invited
guests," said Carfax president Dick
Raines. "Thanks in part to the support of the Governor and
Fairfax County, we will continue
helping millions of people from a state-of-the-art workspace where
our employees come to succeed and grow. Earning recognition as a
Top Workplace speaks to the pride Team Carfax has in our products
and the respect we have for one another."
Dick Raines was recently
recognized as one of the Top Rated CEO's in the United States by Glassdoor.
The Carfax expansion project was secured for Virginia by the VEDP, working in conjunction
with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and
Loudoun County. To help support
the project, Governor McAuliffe approved a $150,000 grant from the Commonwealth's
Opportunity Fund. With help from world-renowned architectural firm
Gensler, as well as Cushman & Wakefield and Northern Virginia-based rand* construction,
Carfax employees now enjoy a workspace designed to promote
collaboration, transparency and wisdom of crowds, core principles
of the Carfax Playbook.
"Working together with the Carfax leadership team, we designed a
space that tells the Carfax story, promotes the brand, encourages
collaboration, and offers a community space for casual meetings and
fun," shared Jordan Goldstein,
Managing Principal at Gensler.
Carfax has been part of the Northern
Virginia business community for 23 years and was one of the
first technology companies to help establish the Dulles Corridor as
one of the nation's leading tech hubs. The company maintains the
largest vehicle history database ever assembled, comprising more
than 16 billion records from over 92,000 sources worldwide. Carfax
also handles more than 2.7 million requests for vehicle history
information every day.
"Congratulations to Carfax on its continued growth and expansion
here in Virginia," said Rep.
Gerald E. Connolly. "It is
innovative tech companies like Carfax that have helped turn
Northern Virginia into Silicon
Valley of the East; providing hundreds of Northern Virginians
highly skilled and rewarding jobs."
"This expansion cements Carfax as an integral partner to
Northern Virginia families, law
enforcement, and businesses," said Rep. Beyer.
"Carfax is an excellent example of a company that is
diversifying the Fairfax County
economic base as it grows," said Gerald L.
Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Fairfax County
Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). "This is a leading
firm in the automotive and data-analytics sectors that is taking
full advantage of the excellent IT-based workforce we have, and we
are delighted to have the opportunity to help the company expand
its presence in the county."
Team Carfax highlighted the company's history in Virginia, clear vision and core business
principles during the Governor's visit. Guests also got to see the
pet-friendly environment at Carfax, and learn about the many other
unique benefits that make Carfax a well-recognized Top
Workplace.
For opportunities to join Team Carfax, visit
www.carfax.com/careers.
Images of today's celebration with Gov. McAuliffe at Carfax
Headquarters are available on the Carfax Press Center, as well as
the Carfax Facebook and Carfax Twitter accounts.
About Carfax (www.carfax.com)
Carfax, a
unit of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), is the vehicle history expert for
used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry. Carfax
created the Vehicle History Report in 1986 and continues to develop
innovative services – like Carfax Used Car Listings and myCarfax –
that make it easier to buy, sell and own a used car. The company
maintains a database comprising over 16 billion vehicle history
records from more than 92,000 sources worldwide. Get a free Carfax®
Vehicle History Report from dealers with every used car for sale on
Carfax.com or look for Carfax Advantage™ dealers in your area and
say 'Show Me the Carfax™'. Based in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is the leading
global source of information, insight and analytics in the
automotive industry and other critical areas that shape today's
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