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Governor Easley announces 205 jobs in region, $1.5 million invested Governor Mike Easley announced today that Stanley Furniture, a leading employer in Graham County, will expand Robbinsville plant, investing $1.5 million and adding 205 jobs during the next three years as well as saving 315 current jobs. The expansion was made possible in part by a $250,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. "Furniture is one of the foundations of North Carolina's economy and we are proud to see that tradition carried on with Stanley Furniture's continued commitment to our state," Easley said. "Whether traditional industries or high tech, our state will continue to work to provide business climate that helps companies stay here, prosper and grow." Founded in 1924, Stanley Furniture is a leading designer and manufacturer of highquality residential wood furniture with 2007 revenues of $283 million. The new jobs will pay an average of $27,268, not including benefits, which is more than the county average of $26,572. "We appreciate the cooperation and support from all the partners involved in this project at the state and local level that will enable us to expand our Robbinsville, NC operations," says company resident and CEO Jeffrey R. Scheffer. "This is welcome news to the hard-working people of Graham County," said state Senator John Snow (D-Graham,Cherokee, Clay, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, and Transylvania). "Companies like Stanley Furniture know North Carolina is a place that provides the kind of workforce and communities they need to effectively compete in the marketplace."
"I want to congratulate and thank those with the state, local government, and business community that worked together so well to make this happen," said Representative Roger West.
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