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Martinsville Provides Diverse Business Climate
The primary economic base of Martinsville-Henry County has shifted several times over the years. The area originally was an agricultural community producing mainly tobacco. Beginning in the early 1900s, a population boom enabled Henry County to become a center for the manufacture of beds and other furniture. The region became so identified with furniture manufacturing that a 20-foot-tall, 5,000-pound chair is one of the city’s most notable landmarks. Textile and chemical manufacturing... Read More »
Martinsville Companies Expand, Create Jobs
When looking to relocate or expand, businesses have very specific criteria they look for in a location. On the heels of several announcements of corporate expansions and recruitment, Martinsville-Henry County is proving to be an ideal location.
ICF International, a professional services and technology solutions firm, was looking for a home for its new $15 million operations center and needed a specific type of workforce, access to broadband communications and a nearby airport.
Frank Abramcheck... Read More »
