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