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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 17-September 23, 2020 VOTE...It's Your Choice R ESPECT D OR ISRESPECT Paid Advertisement Forest City 828-247-1871 2410 US 221S; Hwy 74 bypass to exit 178 (Hwy 221), south 1 mi on right. Corner of Hwy 221 & Shiloh Rd. M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-12pm MAYSE MFG. CO., INC. www.maysemfg.com www.maysemfg.com Storage Buildings, Gazebos, Carports, Garden Flags, Man Cave Decor, Concrete Statuary, Concrete Steps, & Poly Outdoor Furniture! ©Community First Media Community First Media 18' x 21' Carport 18' x 21' Carport We are a We are a Big Green Egg Distributor Big Green Egg Distributor. . Grills • Accessories • Supplies Grills • Accessories • Supplies Poly outdoor Poly outdoor furniture furniture Available in 14 colors Available in 14 colors Now offering carports/garages Now offering carports/garages up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls Factory direct prices! Factory direct prices! Finance & Rent To Own @mayse_mfg Mike Marlow General Manager mike@rutherfordweekly.com Direct: 704-692-4449 RUTHERFORD WEEKLY IS HERE FOR YOU! STRIVING TO HELP OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED! If you are not sure what to do or how to advertise during these uncertain times, give me a call, email or text. Let's make an appointment and discuss ways we can help! Programs for any budget! 157 West Main St., Forest City 828.248.1408 rutherfordweekly.com @Ruther fordwkly @Ruther fordwkly Follow On @Ruther fordwkly Follow On On Rutherford County Economic Development announces that Wells, Jenkins & Wells, in Forest City has been awarded the Increasing Meat Processing Effi ciency and Capacity Grant from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). This funding will be used to expand their operations in Forest City. This grant was created by the NC General Assembly in order to address critical meat processing capacity shortages that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the grant is to increase the overall throughput capacity of meat processing plants in North Carolina and strengthen the meat supply chain, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of wholesome meat products for consumers. Wells, Jenkins, & Wells (WJW) is a Forest City- based, full-service abattoir that contracts with over 1,040 independently- owned farms to process large livestock from hoof to freezer. WJW offers USDA inspected slaughter, fabrication, and custom cutting and packaging for beef, pork, lamb, and goat. They are committed to working with small-scale, local meat producers who direct market meats. WJW works with independent farmers who produce and market natural, local, and niche meats. The grant funding will be used for a processing facility expansion that will enable WJW to more than double the number of animals processed weekly. Several farmers wrote letters of support to advocate for this project's funding, as the increased capacity will impact many local farmers' businesses directly. Currently there is a signifi cant waiting list for farmers to get their animals processed, with wait times as long as four to six months. The facility expansion will help to alleviate this pressure. Jeff Wells, the company's owner, is eager to get the project underway. The proposed facility expansion has been in the works for over a year, but due to the intense demands on the business over the last several months, they have not had the ability to execute that plan. The grant funding from the state will allow WJW to move forward with a $2.5M robust and streamlined expansion without a disruption in operations and is expected to create 15 new jobs. Rutherford County Economic Development staff is pleased to be able to assist a local existing industry secure funding for an expansion and is eager to see an overall increase in agricultural economic development activity throughout the county. Wells Jenkins Wells receives grant to expand its capacity to process meats Submitted by Jean Gordon BUY LOCAL LOCAL THINK SHOP...

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