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Friday was National Manufacturing Day as County Mayor Jack Lynch and staff toured local facilities
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch made a tour of local manufacturers on Thursday, Friday and Monday, in recognition of Friday’s National Manufacturing Day. “We visited the eight largest manufacturers across Campbell County. Combined, they employ more than a thousand folks,” said Mayor Lynch.
Lynch and his staff, Randy Brown, Keisha Howard and Kayla Kidwell, made the tour except for the final stop on Monday. Yesterday, Lynch and Brown visited Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (SEKRI).
“We visit our manufacturers once a year or more often if they have a need where the county can help,” said Deputy Mayor Randy Brown.
“We want you here. We want you to grow here and be successful,” said Lynch.
National Manufacturing Day was Friday, October 4th. The week of October 21-25 is National Manufacturing Week.
On Monday is when a stop was made at SEKRI Industries at Jellico. Left to right are Campbell County Deputy Mayor Randy Brown, Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch, Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries Staff of Darryl Marlow, SEKRI Assistant Plant Manager, and Mike Johnson, SEKRI Plant Manager. The company has 106 employees and is Campbell County’s 5th largest Manufacturing company.
At DeRoyal, Randy Brown, Kayla Kidwell, Keisha Howard and Jack Lynch are welcomed by Josh Garvey and Jamie Delph. DeRoyal has 158 employees.
At the Matix Corporation visit, left to right, are Jerri Starrett, Randy Brown, Keisha Howard, Joe Daugherty, Jack Lynch and Kayla Kidwell. Employees at Matix Corporation total 97.
Mark Riffle, blue shirt, next to Jack Lynch, and his team of 75 employees welcomed Lynch and his staff as part of National Manufacturing Day on Friday.
The manufacturing employers were presented with a folder that contained a flyer of the job fair that will be on Tue., Oct. 22, at Woodson’s Mall. All hope to attend and set up a booth looking to add employees to their companies.
The State Representatives, Economic and Community Development Team, high school students and job seekers from the public will be present seeking job opportunities at the job fair.
Also in the folder was information regarding tax credits, federal bonding, PILOT program, and employment training services provided by the Campbell County American Job Center.
Mayor Lynch presented each manufacturing employer with a certificate of appreciation.
BSH Home Appliances employees 300 people. Left to right are Randy Brown, Kayla Kidwell, Dan Flood, Jackie Theg, Jack Lynch and Keisha Howard.
Left to right are Randy Brown, Kayla Kidwell, Keisha Howard, Jack Lynch and Bob Cox at Sign Resource. Sign Resource has 122 employees.
Shane Chappell and his team employees 200 folks at Gold Creek Foods.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 10/08/2024-6AM)