Record #:

44372

Author(s):

Barkin, Dan

Abstract:

"A Rocky Mount entrepreneur is transitioning career and life lessons into an impactful produce operation." Will Kornegay, 38 runs Ripe Revival which supplies vegetables and fruit to supermarkets. the business combines for profit and philanthropic efforts like providing produce to area food banks. In September 2024, the business received a $1.9 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs for purchase of a facility in Nash County.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 2, February 2025, p6-7

Subject(s):

Entrepreneurs--Rocky Mount; Produce--Processing Facilities; Nashville-business and industry