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Weyerhaeuser pledges $1 million THRIVE investment for Buckhannon
Summary
A press release included in the Clerk's report says Weyerhaeuser will distribute $1 million to Buckhannon through its THRIVE program over several years for priorities such as youth education and workforce development; the company and Mayor Robbie Skinner are quoted in the release.
The City Recorder’s packet included a press release announcing that Weyerhaeuser will invest $1 million in Buckhannon through its THRIVE program, to be distributed over several years and guided by input from local officials, nonprofits and business leaders.
The release notes Weyerhaeuser has operated a Buckhannon engineered wood products plant for more than 25 years. Mayor Robbie Skinner is quoted saying, “This investment clearly demonstrates Weyerhaeuser’s commitment to Buckhannon. We’re excited and grateful to be chosen as a THRIVE community.”
The release also quoted Devin W. Stockfish, Weyerhaeuser president and CEO, and Nancy Thompson, senior director of advocacy and philanthropy, describing the program’s goals to support workforce development, youth education and community priorities. The release says Buckhannon is the third community selected for THRIVE and that the company will work with local partners to determine spending priorities.
The announcement was presented as part of the Recorder’s report; no formal council action was recorded on the release during the meeting.
