Albemarle County approves performance agreement with Afton Scientific Published Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, 9:07 am Join AFP's 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com A performance agreement between the Albemarle County Economic Development Authority and Afton Scientific provides financial support for 20 new full-time employees as the company undertakes a reinvestment to expand its operations. The EDA approved the agreement with the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company on Tuesday. Per the agreement, Albemarle County will provide up to $10,000 to support 20 net new full-time employees over the next three years.