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Tortilla chip maker plans manufacturing operation in region

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tortilla chip maker is planning a startup operation in downtown Norwood’s largest building that will bring 12 jobs to the Stanly County community.

CYES Factory will make the chips and other food products in the 4,400-square-foot structure, spending $400,000 to begin operations.

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Tedros Kedede, president of CYES Factory, says he hopes his project will bring Norwood’s central business district back to life.

“We look forward to a successful 2019, transforming downtown Norwood and creating jobs for the community,” he says.

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