West Frankfort revival rebrands Old King Coal Festival
West Frankfort brings back the Old King Coal Festival with a downtown spread of 15 vendors plus food stalls and a midways company. Steve Sawalich a former coal miner led the revived event now spanning a week of activities with a signature mining tribute, aided by Linda Clark and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Linda Clark
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West Frankfort incubator draws diverse startups and growth
The West Frankfort business incubator hosts nine active firms with more looming. New tenants include Heavenly Cakes and pastries owned by Chrissy Peter, expanding after moving from Benton. Other residents like Wallace Electrical and RayTech offer varied industries. Renovations and a Delta Region grant support heating, lighting, and refrigeration upgrades as firms eye expansion.
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Pat Quinn
Illinois
Cook
Chrissy Peter
Benton
Wallace Electrical
RayTech
Crownline
Franklin- Williamson Human Services
Roe Machines
Delta Region
Murphysboro
Pennsylvania
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