Calhoun Forest Products to acquire Seamco Building in South Whitley, expansion to include up to 30 jobs
It was formally announced just moments ago that Calhoun Forest Products owners Joe and Teresa Calhoun are acquiring the former Seamco Building 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 full time employees.
“We’re very thankful for the assistance we have received during this process,” 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 through a state program directed at buildings that have been vacant for at least one year.
The Whitley County EDC is working with the company to identify state and local assistance to support the company’s continued business development.