New business possibilities in Columbus County

Some good news from Columbus County, new businesses could be moving in.

A county commissioner tells us that a New York company is eyeing Columbus County’s Southeastern Industrial Park to build a sweet potato french fry plant. This would mean 54 new jobs over 3 years if the plans become a reality.

Also the hardwood floor maker, J.L. Powell Company, wants to expand; creating 5 new jobs. Public hearings on both grant projects will be December 1, 2008 during the commission meeting.