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Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. (FSEDI) is uniquely positioned to connect employers to workforce development services including the Paul D. Camp Community College and Workforce Development Center, and Opportunity Inc., which is a workforce development organization formed to address the regions needs with employer demands on both quantity of labor force and skill levels to support a growing economy. Civilian Labor Force (January 2009) | Franklin/Southampton | 12,478 | | Surrounding Labor Area | 97,630 | Total | 110,108 |
Unemployment Rate (January 2009) | Franklin/Southampton | 8.4% | | Surrounding Labor Area | 7.7% | | Statewide | 6.4% |
Unemployed 2008 | Franklin/Southampton | 1,047 | | Surrounding Labor Area | 7,539 | | Total | 8,586 |
Company Downsizing | Project Type | Date Announced | Company | Location | Industry | Service | Jobs Lost | 2007 Employment | | Closing | January 2009 | Franklin Equipment | Isle of Wight County | Manufacturing | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 60 | 60 | Downsize | November 2008 | International Paper | Isle of Wight County | Manufacturing | Paper Mill | 260 | 1500 | | Downsize | November 2008 | ATC Panels | Isle of Wight County | Manufacturing | Wood Manufacturing | 25 | 27 | | Closing | October 2008 | Southampton Correctional Facility | Southampton County | Public Administration | Correctional Institution | 300 | 300 |
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601 N. Mechanic Street ♦ Suite 300 ♦ Franklin, VA 23851 ♦ Phone: 757-562-1958 ♦ Fax: 757-562-1612
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