Valley Hardwoods seeks TIF modification after rapid hiring; county schedules April 7 public hearing
Valley Hardwoods told the county it needs a TIF modification to reflect a roughly 50,000 sq. ft. expansion and increased assessed value after consolidating work from other plants; the board voted to set a joint RDFA/public hearing for April 7, 2026.
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Valley Hardwoods principal Ken Watuki told the board the company unexpectedly acquired new business as nearby plants were shuttered or shifted production, and the firm has moved to hire staff and expand production capacity. Watuki said the company has already matched wages and benefits to attract Pierz-based workers and is planning an additional roughly 50,000-square-foot expansion adjacent to the recently constructed facility.
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