THURSDAY, April 17, 2008
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Top Headline

New contract increases growth
Quarter million goes a long way
In 1974 Industrial Opportunities Incorporated had only two employees, six clients and a $26,000 grant, but now about 265 people work with about a $9 million budget at the former Lee Plant in eastern Andrews.

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Photos by Eric Steinkopff
QUALITY: Above Ashey Creasman of Andrews checks medical supplies manufactured at Industrial Opportunities Incorporated before they are shipped to a destination. Many of the employees at the facility were previously employed at other plants in the area, such as Peachtree Industruies in Andrews, Coats Thread plant in Marble and the Lee plant at the IOI location.


 

 

Also in this week's Journal


Four juvenile break-in suspects investigated - Petitions to be filed in special court.

Welcome Table planned for all - Meals make good gatherings.

Second annual health fair Sunday - Prelude to senior games.

 

 
 
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