Monticello — Grant funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human
Services Office of Community Services, will translate into 45 new jobs for
local manufacturing facility, Patriot Industries, according to a press
release issued last week by U.S. Congressman Harold Rogers.
Rogers noted that the $765,828 grant had been awarded to Kentucky
Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC), which would use the money to create
the new jobs.
"This funding is great news for the people of Wayne County," stated
Rogers. "New jobs will help to improve the economic health of our region and
help relieve families that have been struggling in these challenging times.
Creating environments in which our businesses can excel is critical to our
communities and KHIC should be commended for their hard work and strong
vision."
KHIC is using this HHS grant to enable Patriot Industries to expand
homeland security business opportunities and employ as many as 45
individuals in this endeavor. Patriot Industries is a HubZone certified
business that specializes in cutting and sewing, injection molding, screen
printing, sonic welding, manufacturing, and warehousing.