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Need to pay your bill or report an outage on the go? The power is in your hands with the new Appalachian Power app. Download at
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You ever wondered what Jack Frost would look like if he was a lineman?? 🤣 🤣 Matt in our Bluefield office is just one of the more than 3,200 men and women braving icy conditions to help get power turned on for our customers in West Virginia. Stay Warm out there. ☃️ ❄️ ☃️ ❄️
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Appalachian Power to pay for electrical inspections for flood victims -
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Take a look at this picture and tell me line workers aren't superheroes. Icy conditions and frigid temps, and they still answer the call to do whatever it takes to get power restored to our customers. Move over Captain America, you've got some competition. 💪 💪 💪
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@ChrisHurstVA
Del. Hurst, yes, we are temporarily suspending all disconnections for non-payment as the coronavirus continues to spread in our communities. We are committed to doing what we can to help our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve navigate this uncertain time.
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On this National Lineman Appreciation Day, we thank the great men and women that work so hard for us every day.
#Thankalineman
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APCO is temporarily suspending all disconnections for non-payment as the coronavirus continues to spread in our communities. We know our customers are concerned about their families & ensuring they have reliable electric service allows them to focus on staying healthy and well.
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Every good trainer knows safety is important, especially around electricity.
#PokemonGo
#HighVoltage
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Today, on National Lineman Appreciation Day, we want to recognize the dedicated line mechanics who work each day to keep electricity flowing.
#ThankALineman
🤛 👏 🤝 👍
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@ChrisHurstVA
@ActivateVA
Yes, we are temporarily suspending all disconnections for non-payment as the coronavirus continues to spread. We are committed to doing what we can to help our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve navigate this uncertain time.
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From Huntington, to Ripley, to Williamson, and everywhere in between, conditions are hazardous. But our crews are out braving the elements in West Virginia working to get power restored as quickly and as safely as possible. Can't say enough about these men and women. 💪 💪
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The destruction caused by recent flooding in Hurley, Virginia is unimaginable. Our thoughts are with those families affected. We have employees and contract crews onsite working to restore power as quickly as we can.
#WeStandWithHurley
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As storms hit our service area, sign up now for outage alerts to keep tabs on when your power will be restored.
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In coordination with PJM, Appalachian Power is asking customers to reduce electricity use as much as possible without sacrificing safety. We are asking that customers take these actions until 10 a.m. Dec. 25, 2022.
More information is available at
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Crews were heading out early this morning when APCo President Chris Beam and VP of Distribution Aaron Walker paid them a visit. We won't stop until everyone is back on. 💙 💪
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More than 400 of our employees, contractors and assessors are currently in Tenn. and Va. taking part in storm response efforts. An additional 400 more workers, currently staged in areas unaffected by the storm, will join the restoration effort tomorrow as travel allows.
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We're monitoring a weather event with prolonged high winds that could lead to power outages tonight into Friday in parts of the company’s Virginia and Wheeling, WV service areas. Plans are in place to move employees and contractors into areas likely to see damage and outages.
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Even when a storm passes, there may still be dangers around! With the storm season at its height, we're using this
#SafetySaturday
to point out some valuable tips to keep you safe from potential hazards in the wake of a damaging storm.
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So proud of the dedication and character of our lineworkers. ❤️ 👏 💪
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Our lineworkers are still working in our communities to keep the lights on. We understand you may want to reach out and say thanks, but please remember to give them their space and practice social distancing so they stay healthy & able to be there for all of us.
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Appalachian Power president Chris Beam read to students at Piedmont Elementary in Charleston, W. Va. today as part of Read to Me Day, an annual event in which our employees volunteer to read at schools throughout our service territory.
#RTMD2017
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The bright orange line mechanic's bags carried by our employees are invaluable when transporting tools and supplies in challenging terrain. Earlier this month, we donated four of these bags to
@VSPPIO
to help troopers transport critical supplies during SWAT and other operations.
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Outages remain very low. But we'll continue to respond to hazards,other emergencies and outages where and when it is safe to do so.
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Our crews are on standby for the potential of heavy, wet snow in our service area.
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On National Lineman Appreciation Day and on all days, we are so grateful for the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep power flowing to our communities. Be sure to
#ThankALineman
today.
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Our front line employees are absolute ROCK STARS!!! Power has been restored to more than 95 percent of customers. The remaining customers without power will be restored tonight and tomorrow. For information on restoration times in your area, visit
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Appalachian Power seeks approvals for new wind generation in West Virginia and Virginia.
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The AEP Foundation is donating nearly $70,000 to create free WiFi hotspots at locations across APCo's Virginia and West Virginia service area. The hotspots are so that students can easily access school work if they don't have internet access at home.
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On this National Lineman Appreciation Day, we honor all of the men and women that work so hard every day. We're proud to celebrate the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our electrical lineworkers.
#thankalineman
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Ever wonder what all that equipment on a power pole is and what is does?
#SafetySaturday
http://t.co/8WOB3dr5MA
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We stand ready to respond as COVID-19 affects our communities. We don’t anticipate COVID-19 will cause disruption in our ability to provide power & are committed to the health & safety of our customers and employees. We’re monitoring the situation & have taken action.
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Jason is one of the many essential employees working in our Kingsport district to keep the power flowing. Thanks for being there when we needed you the most.
#EssentialSelfie
#WePowerOn
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This national
#HydroDay
we are celebrating the history and future of hydropower at Appalachian Power. Like the addition of 4MW storage batteries at our 100+ year old Byllesby plant on New River--the 1st hybrid system of its kind in the U.S.!
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Take a look at this drone footage that shows our staging area in Barboursville. We’ve got bunkhouses, trucks and dedicated workers ready to help with restoration efforts. What a view!!! 💙 💙
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Treacherous terrain, frozen equipment and broken poles are just a few of the obstacles our crews are dealing with while trying to restore power to customers in West Virginia and Virginia. Stay safe and stay warm. 💙 💙
👉 View and report outages:
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Due to continuing high winds, we're still assessing storm damages. While wind gusts remain dangerously high, our crews cannot safely make repairs or work from buckets or on poles. For outage information, please visit .
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Assume ALL downed wires are dangerous. If you see a wire down, call to report it. 1-800-956-4237.
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We were proud to award a $250,000 AEP Foundation grant to the
@WestVirginiaU
Reed College of Media on Monday. The grant will support the school's community branding initiative, BrandJRNY ().
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When searching for Pokémon, never enter a substation and always avoid power lines.
#PokemonGo
#SafetySaurday
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Crews are working to restore power to the more than 14,000 customers currently without power due to heavy, wet snow falling overnight and this morning. Visit for more info or download the new AEP mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.
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More than 800 workers from outside the service area are heading this way in preparation for outages caused by severe winter weather.
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Tony is an employee in our Charleston office. Daughter Jacey didn't get a traditional graduation because of the coronavirus pandemic. Jacey is a recent grad of Herbert Hoover High School. Congrats!!
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Check out this latest update on outage restoration efforts ->
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This drone footage shows the path down a power line right-of-way after the ice storms. Take a look at how many trees are on the ground in and around the ROW. This storm caused serious damage that crews are having to navigate to get power restored.
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We are committed providing reliable power. Employees at plants like Clinch River in VA & John Amos in WV are being educated on ways to minimize risk. We hope to see the spread of the virus slowed, but the entire APCo family stands ready to respond with our community.
#WePowerOn
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Employee Larry Lucas tears out plaster in a 100 year old home in Clendenin as part of today’s flood cleanup effort.
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Congratulations to APCo employee April and her daughter Corissa, a recent graduate of Wahama High School in West Virginia.
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One way we’re working to help pollinators is by managing and conserving the land under our transmission lands with native seed mixes and pollinator habitats. Check out pollinator planting guides for your area:
#PowerInPollinators
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As the winter storm rolls through the area, check out this video that explains how power is restored to your home.
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As winter weather starts to impact our area, just know that we have AEP and contract crews staged and ready to roll if power outages do occur.
Visit to sign up for outage alerts in your area.
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Trucks like this are blanketing the roads of West Virginia as our crews work to replace more than SIX HUNDRED broken poles from the ice storm. That number is just crazy. We appreciate all the hard work. Stay Safe
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Tom works in our Lynchburg office. His son Jacob is graduating from Jefferson Forest High School. Congrats
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We know National Lineman Appreciation Day isn't until tomorrow, but we couldn't wait to let our linemen know how we feel about them. Thank you to the heart and soul of our company.
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Katrina works at our Mountaineer Plant. Daughter Rachel didn't get a traditional graduation from Ashland University because of the COVID-19. Congrats on your accomplishment Rachel.
#WePowerOn
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The AEP Foundation is donating $288,000 to agencies across our service area to assist in COVID-19 relief efforts. Funds will support United Way, American Red Cross, food banks and feeding centers in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee.
#WePowerOn
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Mountaineer Food Bank took its mobile food bank to Elkview, West Virginia, on Friday. Volunteers from Appalachian Power helped pass out the food boxes to 282 households with a total of 767 individuals. Check out our assembly line!
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Ice and snow can bring down power lines. If you come across a downed line, ALWAYS assume it's dangerous. Don’t touch it. Don’t move it. Don’t go near it. ⚠️
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Craig works at our Mountaineer Plant. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he wasn't able to celebrate a traditional graduation with his son Zachary, who is a recent graduate of Wahama High School. Congrats Zach!!
#WePowerOn
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Strong thunderstorms have caused power outages for more than 100,000 customers in our service area. Please remember these safety tips.
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Kendall works in our Roanoke office. The coronavirus pandemic prevented his daughter, Kenleigh, from having a traditional graduation from Lord Botetourt High School. Congrats on your accomplishment Kenleigh.
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Getting ready for severe winter weather heading into the service area. Thanks
@IN_MI_Power
for sending extra help.
Crews pulling out of Fort Wayne this morning - I&M’s heading your way
@kentuckypower
&
@appalachianpowe
#Jonas
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Scott and Tiffany Reynolds both work for Appalachian Power. Daughters Anna (middle) and Gina (right) graduated from Franklin County High School and Virginia Tech, respectively. Congrats on your accomplishments. Also pictured are daughter Caitlin and grandsons Aiden & Bentley.
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When you see us out, wave. Physical distancing will help keep everyone healthy and safe.
#WePowerOn
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In Virginia, we have moved company and contract line workers from West Virginia and Tennessee to assist with damage assessment and service restoration. Additional help is also coming from
@KentuckyPower
and
@AEPOhio
. 500+ workers are expected to take part in restoration efforts.
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Kevin works out in our Kingsport district. Daugther Hayley didn't get a traditional graduation because of COVID-19. Well, ORANGE you going to guess where she graduated from? 😜 😜 Congrats Hayley!
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Damaging thunderstorms brought down 550 spans of power lines and broke more than 100 poles, mostly as a result of contact with falling limbs and trees. Crews have restored service to nearly 90 percent of customers affected by the severe weather. Read more:
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Barry works in our Fieldale office. Daughter Allison graduated from Magna Vista High School AND Patrick Henry C.C. this year. Way to strive through these tough times Allison.
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It's National Hydropower Day across the U.S. and we're celebrating our employees who produce a large part of your energy from clean, moving water. At Appalachian, we operate 9 hydro dams in Virginia and West Virginia with a total capacity of almost 800 megawatts.
#HydroDay
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On this
#ThankALineworker
Day we shed a little light on the sacrifices our Line Mechanics make to keep the electricity flowing. Ever wonder where they sleep, eat or shower in the field? It's not home, but they give their all to serve us. Don't they deserve a 👏?
@Edison_Electric
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Take a listen to Devin C. and his passionate pledge to our customers. We will be here when you need us most. ❤️ 💪 ❄️
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Check out this latest update on outage restoration efforts ->
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Crews and assessors have found over 1,000 spans of wire down, more than 200 broken poles, 130 broken and/or damaged crossarms, and nearly 50 transformers down. Repairs are currently needed at 1,400 locations, some of which are pictured here.
See more: .
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To all the lineworkers out there, we thank you for your dedication and the invaluable service you provide. This National Lineworker Appreciation Day - and every day - we celebrate the essential role you play in our day-to-day lives. 🙌💯
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Niagara Hydroelectric Project is one of our oldest and most picturesque generating facilities. Located near Roanoke on the Roanoke River, the facility was built in 1906. It has a capacity of 2.4 MW. It can be seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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More than 95% of 67,000 customers who lost power this week now have service. Most of those remaining should have power restored tonight.
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Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat? Say thanks by planting native plants, supporting local farmers and educating others about the
#PowerInPollinators
.
#PollinatorWeek
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Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy Fourth of July.
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Steve works in our Amos Plant. His son Bryce graduated from Winfield High School this year. They didn't get to celebrate in the traditional fashion because of the coronavirus. Congrats on your accomplishment Bryce.
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Tim works out of our Kingsport District. He and wife Melissa have two sons, Bryson (left) and Alex, graduating from Sullivan Central High School in Tennessee. Congrats and GO COUGARS!!!
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Seated, Kevin works in our Fieldale office. His sons Elijah (L) and Ian graduated from Franklin County High School and Patrick Henry Community College, respectively. Congrats to Elijah, Ian and the rest of the family, daughter Kaylee, wife Crystal and son Isaac.
#WePowerOn
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Damage to electric facilities mounted throughout Saturday into Sunday morning as heavy snow hit parts of our Va. and WV service areas. For more info, please check out this link.
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Michael works in our Kingsport district. He was not able to celebrate a traditional graduation with his daughter Sarah because of the COVID-19. Congrats on graduating from Pikeville College. Be proud of your accomplishment Sarah.
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Everything we are is thanks to all that they do. Don't forget to
#ThankALineman
today, Lineman Appreciation Day
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Joyce works at our Mountaineer Plant. She and son Adam didn't get to celebrate his graduation from Wahama High School in the traditional fashion because of COVID-19. Congrats on your accomplishment Adam.
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Do you know what to do if you're in an accident and power lines fall on your car? Evaluate the situation BEFORE jumping out. The ground, your car, and any nearby objects may be energized.
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Jeff works in our Charleston office. Son Jeff Jr. received a master’s degree from West Virginia University this year, but didn't get a traditional ceremony because of COVID-19. Congrats on your accomplishment Jeff Jr.
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Lyle works at our Clinch River Plant. Daughter Elizabeth didn't get a traditional graduation from Radford University because of the COVID-19. Congrats on your accomplishment Elizabeth.
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Sometimes restoring power takes one pole at a time. Thank you for all the men and women who are working to restore power to our customers.
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Kerry works out of our Roanoke office. His son Solomon didn't have a traditional graduation from North Cross School because of the coronavirus pandemic. Congrats on your accomplishment Solomon.
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SCAM ALERT: There have been many reports of scammers calling customers and telling them their power bills are overdue and the only way for them to pay them is by prepaid credit or debit cards. Please beware and check out these other tips to catch scammers.
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More than 60,000 customers are without power after an unexpected wind storm swept through the service area late Saturday into early Sunday morning. The storm included gusts of almost 60 MPH, which impacted electric service in WV and Va. (1/2)
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William, seen here with granddaughter Hazel, works in our North Charleston office and is retired Air Force. With Memorial Day tomorrow, we want to thank those that served, and those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom.......And how adorable is little Miss Hazel?
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Chris works in our Kingsport district. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented him from celebrating graduation with daughter Kari in the traditional fashion. Kari graduated from King University this spring with a degree in Business. Way to go Kari!!
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Scammers are taking advantage of customers following the outbreak of COVID-19. Know that you will NEVER be asked to provide your bank account or CC info in a text message or email.
#StopScams
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Mack Trucks is coming to Roanoke Co. along with 250 jobs! Providing utility support for local economic developers like Jill Loope is one way our economic development team works to promote growth. John Smolak joined Jill & Volvo/Mack Trucks’ Antonio Servidoni for today's news!
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