According to the Roanoke Times, Monogram Food Solutions is opening a plant in Martinsville. This is welcomed news for Martinsville residents who will epxerience a boost in local economy, but also the addition of 120 new jobs as the company will expand its production of the current American Foods Group's meat snack business.

Area homeowners can be excited about news like this, because a new business coming into town bringing new jobs will help make Martinsville seem marketable and stable, which can only positively affect property values.

"Timothy M. Kaine says Monogram Food Solutions LLC is acquiring a plant in Martinsville and will add 120 jobs as it expands production. Kaine said Thursday the Martinsville plant is part of Monogram's acquisition of American Foods Group's meat snack business. Kaine says Memphis, Tenn.-based Monogram plans to invest $13 million in the plant to expand production capacity."

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