During a press conference by the Governor of Virginia, Prime Photonics was chosen as a premier example of economic development that results from government-sponsored research funding. "Prime Photonics is a great example of how university-based federal and state funded research can stimulate the Virginia economy and create high profile jobs in the region", stated Joseph Swider, President "Prime Photonics has benefited tremendously from our relationship with Virginia Tech and we enthusiastically support Governor Warner's efforts to increase R&D funding at Virginia's colleges and universities." |