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Joint IDA of Wythe County Presents 2024 Annual Tenure Awards

April 18, 2024

Joint IDA Recognizes Industries at Annual Luncheon

WYTHEVILLE — The Joint Industrial Development Authority held its annual Tenure Awards luncheon to celebrate Wythe County industries on April 18, 2024, 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

    30 Years: R.H. Sheppard Co. 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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