THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Thomasville City Council is exploring economic incentives to keep a manufacturing company in the city.
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During the city council meeting agenda on Monday night, council members discussed proposing a public hearing for their January meeting about Project Viceroy.
City leaders tell FOX8 they can’t discuss the specifics of Project Viceroy yet. They say it involves a manufacturing company with around 100 workers.
The company is considering either closing or expanding its facility in Thomasville. The expansion would be around $17 million and add up to 90 more jobs.
The idea of additional jobs coming to the area is exciting to business owners who say they’ve seen a lot of additional foot traffic lately.
“90% of our businesses and our buildings are occupied right now with a couple still opening,” said…
