CARMEL CHURCH, VA. — San Francisco-based McKesson Corp. is planning to break ground on a $50 million distribution center in Carmel Church. The 340,000-square-foot property is expected to bring 150 jobs to the area. Further details about the project, such as the construction timeline, have not been announced.
Caroline County has committed to $380,000 in infrastructure improvements, and the Commonwealth of Virginia is contributing grants and workforce training. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance also worked to secure the McKesson project.
“It is because of our strong business climate that a FORTUNE 500 company like McKesson has decided to establish its second Virginia operation in Caroline County,” Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell said in a statement. “This distribution center will enhance [McKesson's] total supply chain efficiency, utilizing Virginia's interstate network and cost-friendly business structure.”