The Joint Industrial Development Authority held its annual Tenure Awards luncheon to celebrate Wythe County industries on April 18 at the Wytheville Meeting Center. An important part of the Joint IDA’s annual industry appreciation activities is our recognition of companies that have had a presence in Wythe County for a multiple of five years. Our tenure awards give us an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the important contributions made by these businesses in our community.
Joining the Joint IDA Board of Directors and the celebrated businesses were members of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors and administration, Wytheville Town Council members and administration, and business service partners Wytheville Community College and Mount Rogers Regional Partnership. The Joint IDA also recognized the ongoing community support of Wytheville Office Supply, who has been the sole sponsor of the luncheon since its inception in 2005.
Joint IDA Executive Director David Manley shared the history of each company being awarded, and a commemorative glass trophy was presented by Joint IDA Chairman Michael Cole. The following companies were recognized for their contributions to the community over extended periods:
5 YEARS
Yoder’s Quality Buildings LLC
30 YEARS
Belknap-Haines
R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc.
Dalton Enterprises Inc.
40 YEARS
Hutchinson
50 YEARS
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
75 YEARS
Southern States Carroll Co. Co-op – Wythe Branch
The Joint IDA Board would like to thank each of these companies for doing business in Wythe County and for their commitment to our communities.
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