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Franklin mill prepares for start-up

May 1, 2012

International Paper’s Franklin Mill this week is expected to begin operating equipment in preparation for the planned June start-up of the mill.

Residents can expect to notice activity similar to when the mill had previously been in operation, said mill Manager Allison Magness.

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Inside the Isle Newsletter – May 2012

May 1, 2012

This month the spotlight is on Accelerated Financial Solutions, a debt management company that recently won a Young Entrepreneur Award from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.

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Inside the Isle Newsletter – April 2012

April 3, 2012

This month the spotlight is on Smithfield Family Automotive, a pre-owned car dealership, where “it’s all about the relationship.” Green Mountain Coffee is holding a Job Fair this month. Economic Development is accepting application for the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and save the date for the Virginia Business Appreciation Week Luncheon on June 7, 2012. All this and more…inside the Isle.

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Nominate a County Business for 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year

April 2, 2012

Governor Bob McDonnell has declared 2012 “The Year of the Entrepreneur.” Since 2005, Isle of Wight County Economic Development has been honoring a County business as Entrepreneur of the Year in conjunction with its Business Appreciation Week celebration. Economic Development is now accepting nominations for 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year.

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At Work With: Allison Magness, paper mill manager

April 2, 2012

I came to Franklin from Courtland last June. I was very excited. This is the first time International Paper has ever restarted a facility.

Our top priority here is our people, getting the right people hired, making sure that they are ready to run the mill. We have around 225 employees currently and have just a few jobs left to fill. About 80 to 85 percent of the operators and mechanics we’ve hired worked at the mill before, which we feel really good about. Obviously, these people bring so much operational experience back to us, and we highly value that.

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Job Fair

March 30, 2012

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is hiring and will hold a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront.

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Inside the Isle Newsletter – March 2012

March 2, 2012

The spotlight is on Windsor Gymnastics this month. Find out about all the programs and fun activities they offer, and register now for new spring sessions. This month we are also promoting educational workshops for entrepreneurs and farmers. All this and more…inside the isle.

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Inside the Isle Newsletter – February 2012

February 2, 2012

In this February issue, the spotlight is on Horse & Hound/Horseman’s One Stop in Carrollton. In preparation for the upcoming tourist season, retailers and restaurant owners should sign up for Marc Wilson’s Team Eventacular presentation to learn how to leverage the traffic generated by local events. All this and more…inside the isle.

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Inside the Isle Newsletter – January 2012

January 3, 2012

Happy New Year! Learn how Curves in Carrollton can help you get fit in 2012. Congratulations to Home Sweet Home Care of Smithfield, and find out what the Economic Development Department does to assist County businesses…this month inside the Isle.

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Inside the Isle Newsletter – December 2011

December 8, 2011

Learn more about Isle of Wight County’s new Virginia Enterprise Zone designation and find out “what Brown can do for you” this holiday season and beyond…this month inside the Isle.

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