Penmac sets up shop in Republic

Surrounded by supporters from the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce, Brandon Stokes, with scissors, branch manager of the Penmac office in Republic, 618 E. Elm Street, prepares to cut the ribbon during a ceremony marking the office’s grand opening on Thursday, May 6. Penmac is one of the largest 100-percent employee owned companies in America, and is also the nation’s largest 100-percent employee-owned staffing agency. They offer temporary job placements, temporary to hire placements, direct hire placements and applicant pre-screenings, including drug testing and background checks. For more information, call (417) 647-1647, or go online to www.penmac.com.