Smyth County Machine Expands Facility in Smyth County, Virginia
01/22/2019
“Virginia is a manufacturing-friendly, technology-driven state that fosters business integration and, through its team of state, regional, and local partners, supports business owners with a multifaceted range of resources,” said Smyth County Machine President & CEO Greg Sanders.
“The economic development professionals are agile, quick to respond, accommodating, and make Virginia attractive by collaborating with local partners to offer training assistance and financial guidance. Smyth County is the place we want to be, and we are blessed to be in a position to provide jobs to the hardworking people of Southwest Virginia,” he added.
“Smyth County Machine has been creating jobs and stimulating the economy of Southwest Virginia for more than 40 years, helping make this region a hub for the Commonwealth’s manufacturing industry,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “We are pleased that this homegrown company has decided to expand and add new jobs in Smyth County, which will provide opportunity for our skilled workforce and result in a significant local economic impact.”
Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Smyth County, Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance, and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Northam approved a $100,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Smyth County with the project.
In addition, the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved $200,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds for the project. Smyth County Machine, LLC is also eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as Sales and Use tax exemptions on manufacturing equipment. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
“It’s a great day here in Smyth County,” said Smyth County Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Dishner. “The announcement today that Smyth County Machine will not only continue operations here in Smyth County, but also expand existing operations by providing additional investment and job creation is truly remarkable. Smyth County is very fortunate to have been the home for this great company for over 40 years, and the ability to continue that relationship into the future is very exciting for us all. Along with Smyth County Machine, we are proud to partner with the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance to continue to grow and expand with the company right here in Smyth County.”
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