Tim Tharpe, manager and co-owner of J.R. Tharpe Trucking, was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Business Services Team in Farmville. Tharpe gave an overview of the nature of the company’s operations and the employees that are recruited. Tharpe also learned of the many services provided by the BEST team members. Local employers that could benefit from assistance with hiring, training and wages should contact Terra Napier at (434) 542-5605 or by email at terranapier@southernvajobs.com.