MGW hopes to bring 40 new jobs to western Augusta

Deerfield, that crossroads in western Augusta County that many pass on the way to Highland County, may see new jobs, thanks to MGW Communications.

Vice President Craig Smith announced the company hopes to expand their telephone and internet service, currently serving western Augusta, Bath, and Highland counties, by adding a call center and technical support, according to the Waynesboro News Virginian:

Smith said the new operations will serve a variety of electric, cable and other companies in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.

Smith said the operation in the Deerfield Community Center could mean 10 to 15 jobs by the end of the year and as many as 20 to 40 jobs later.

“We are trying to breathe some life into this area,’’ Smith said.

This is indeed good news for an area that has been hard-hit by the loss of industry and a sagging economy.