Connecting job seekers with Second Chance employers across Southwest Virginia who believe in fair hiring.
Below you will find a list of Second Chance Employers in our region. This list is not exhaustive, and contains only those employers who have told us they would like to be listed on our website.
New businesses are being added all the time! Want to add your business to the list? Contact John Bebber at execdirector@appalachiancouncilforinnovation.org
| Company | Contact Person | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shearer's Food | Martha Smith / Kassie Blevins |
martharasnake@shearers.com kassieblevins@shearers.com |
276-591-5623 / 5689 |
| AMR-PEMCO-CMS-ERM | Crystal Williams | cgwilliams@pemco.net | 276-326-2611 Ext 1116 |
| Shelton Management | Candace Mercer | cmercer@sheltonmanagement.com | 276-335-0991 |
| Appalachian Plastics, Inc. | Kelly DeBusk | kdebusk@appalachianplastics.com | 276-429-2581 |
| Vanguard Furniture | Kim Bentley | kbentley@vanguardfurniture.com | 276-779-4330 |
| Camrett Logistics | Melissa Dempsey | mdempsey@camrett.com | 276-625-8118 |
| Darco Southern | Keri Hodges | Keri.Hodges@davlyngroup.com | 276-773-2711 |
| MountainRose Vineyards | Suzanne Lawson | swlawson@comcast.net | 276-328-2013 |
| VFP, Inc. | Betheny Prince | bprince@vfpinc.com | 276-431-8080 |
If your business is committed to second-chance hiring and would like to be listed here, we'd love to hear from you. New employers are added regularly.
Access a broader range of qualified candidates who are motivated and ready to work.
Second chance hiring helps reduce recidivism and strengthens the regional economy for everyone.
Being listed here signals your commitment to fair hiring and community investment across Southwest Virginia.
Join the IN Appalachia network to connect with workforce resources, job postings, and programs supporting regional workforce recovery.
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