Crenshaw Lighting to expand in Floyd, creating 56 jobs

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FLOYD, Va. – Crenshaw Lighting is expanding in Floyd, creating 56 jobs. 

Floyd County made the announcement Tuesday morning that the business would expand. Crenshaw Lighting is a custom lighting and historic restoration lighting manufacturer. 

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The new jobs will include shop workers doing welding, machining and buffing, as well as designers and engineers. The wages will be "significantly above" the average local wage of $13.80 an hour, according to county officials. 

The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved a $100,000 grant and a $50,000 loan for this project. Floyd County will provide a $500,000 loan to the business as well. 

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