Creating New Food Packaging Capability at TVS

Organization:

Transylvania Vocational Services

Amount:

$50,000.00

Program Area:

Economic Catalyst Program

County of Applicant:

Transylvania

Year:

2008

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will allow Transylvania Vocational Services to acquire packaging equipment necessary to pursue two new contracts. The first contract involves packaging shakes and cappuccino drinks needed in Meals Ready to Eat. The second opportunity involves packaging instant oatmeal. The new contracts will create 2 new jobs and retain 21 existing jobs. This expansion will address business challenges that TVS faces because of a changes in policy at the USDA, one of TVS’s major customers.

Contact:

Ms. Nancy StrickerP.O. Box 1115Brevard, North Carolina 28712(828) 884-3195

Areas Served:

Transylvania

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