Calhoun Forest Products owners Joe and Teresa Calhoun announced today that they are acquiring the former SeamcoBuilding and will soon begin manufacturing wood pallets at the facility at 503 E. Broad Street.
"The decision to move our company to this site will allow us to dramatically grow our business," said company owner Joe Calhoun, "South Whitley is an ideal community to support small businesses like ours."
"We are proud to welcome Calhoun Forest Products to South Whitley," said Town Council President Tonya Porter, "the Calhouns'business is a great addition to the locally owned companies that drive our town's economy."
The new location will allow the company to expand into new business areas such as remanufacturing existing pallets and to grow to as many as 20-30 fulltime employees.
"We're very thankful for the assistance we have received during thisprocess,"said company owner Teresa Calhoun, "the community has been diligent and has taken a team approach to welcoming us to the area."
The Town Council will tonight consider a request for a two-year tax abatement on real property improvements to be made to the facility througha state program directed at buildings that have been vacant for at leastone year.The Whitley County EDC is working with the company to identify state and local assistance to support the company's continued business development.
Calhoun Forest Products
Joe Calhoun started Calhoun Forest Products in September 1998 after having worked with his family's sawmill company in Fort Wayne. The company has become one of the area's leading wood pallet suppliers, working primarily with area manufacturers and utilities. The company now has eight fulltime employees.
Whitley County EDC
The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation originated to assist business development needs. The EDC partners closely with local, regional, and state agencies to create a strong link for industryneeds. For more information about the EDC, please visit us online at: http://www.whitleybiz.com/.
