Foam Products Corporation (formerly located at 1010 S Industrial Dr, Erwin, TN) is a major manufacturer of acoustical underlayment and carpet cushions for the flooring industry. The company's Erwin facility sustained catastrophic damage during Hurricane Helene, but received state recovery grants to rehire and retrain employees as it works to rebuild. While the Erwin plant has been undergoing long-term damage assessment and rehabilitation, the company has continued supplying

At its heart, a great restaurant does more than serve delicious food—it brings people together, creates opportunities, and strengthens the community it calls home. That's exactly what FUSION at Ridgefields, is doing through its support of Caring Workplaces. Second chance employment is about opening doors for individuals who are ready to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to their communities. Many talented and hardworking people face barriers to employment because

The Caring Workplaces program gave nearly 100 people the chance to take steps toward a better life. People who are part of the program are recovering addicts looking to take a different path in life. The program presented them with an opportunity to attend TCAT Elizabethton or enter the workforce immediately. The night was full of cheers and hugs for those who graduated. “We recruit, train and certify employers and teach them how to be recovery-friendl