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Smyth County Economic Development
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Community Profile
Smyth
County has an excellent work force with
an outstanding work ethic.
The County's employers have
high praise for the productivity and attendance of their
employees. In interviews with
Smyth
County ’s industrial leaders regarding
the county’s work force, several themes recur: loyalty,
teamwork, productivity, and a high work ethic.
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- Industries
expanding or relocating to
Smyth
County
will find an ample supply of
highly trainable employees. At any given time, there are
usually 1,500 to 2,000 people actively seeking work. In
addition,
Smyth
County
is located in the Interstate 81
corridor, which makes it easy for residents of neighboring
counties to commute to
Smyth
County
.
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- Approximately
2,587 people commute to
Smyth
County
from nearby counties for work.
Most commuters come from
Washington
County
,
Smyth
County
's neighbor to the west, and many
others come from Wythe and
Grayson
Counties
, which borders
Smyth
County
to the east, and the south.
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It’s a work force that is very loyal, that
is very quality conscious, and is very
dedicated to the goals of the company."
--General Manager of Company
With Two Cabinet Operations
Smyth County
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