Jul 10, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Crystal France
Director of Marketing/PR
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
276.403.5940
cfrance@yesmartinsville.com
Martinsville-Henry County posts net job increase
Martinsville, VA (July 13, 2007) – For the first time in 10 years, the Martinsville-Henry County community has gained more jobs than it lost. According to Labor Market Statistics from the Virginia Employment Commission the area showed a net increase of 466 jobs in 2006 across all sectors.
“Three years ago when the EDC was formed, it adopted a holistic approach to economic development. This holistic approach, while very different than the traditional model, has allowed us to focus on job growth through assistance to existing industry, small and minority business development and tourism in addition to industrial and manufacturing recruitment,” states Mark Heath, President/CEO, Martinsville-Henry County EDC. “This approach is working. The leadership of this community is to be commended for their forward thinking and vision.”
1996 was the last time that Martinsville-Henry County showed a net gain in jobs with an increase of 449 jobs. “We will continue working to build on this momentum and add jobs wherever we can, whether through new industry, existing industry, small business or tourism,” Heath adds.
The mission of the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is to create new job opportunities and expand the tax base for the area. The organization strives to support and develop local industry, as well as market Martinsville-Henry County globally as an exceptional place to live, work and play.
The EDC is a public-private partnership between the City of Martinsville, Henry County, the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber’s Partnership for Economic Growth (C-PEG) and the Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont.
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Heath: EDC making progress on goals
By KIM BARTO - Bulletin Staff Writer. The MHC EDC is well on its way to accomplishing goals of helping create jobs locally, securing capital investment and aiding small businesses, according to President and CEO Mark Heath.
Industial park acres added
By MICKEY POWELL - Bulletin Staff Writer. A new industrial park being developed by Henry County near the North Carolina line will be bigger than originally planned. The county agreed to buy 108 acres off U.S. 220.
Work begins on RTI site
By MICKEY POWELL - Bulletin Staff Writer. RTI International Metals has started grading its site at the Patriot Centre to expand the building there and add two new buildings.
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
134 East Church Street, Suite 200 PO Box 631, Martinsville, Virginia 24114
Phone: 276.403.5940 | Fax: 276.403.5941