Rooted in Growth: A Conversation with Rita

Rooted in Growth: A Conversation with Rita Ten years is a long time. It's enough time to watch a company grow, to learn a new trade, and to become someone others lean on. For Rita, it's been all of that — and then some. Rita joined ALULA on second shift a decade ago as a Quality Technician. Since…

Celebrating 25 Years: Jamie Owen’s Lasting Impact at ALULA

Celebrating 25 Years: Jamie Owen’s Lasting Impact at ALULA This month, Jamie Owen marks an incredible milestone, 25 years with ALULA. For a quarter century, Jamie has shown up with consistency, pride, and a willingness to do whatever the day calls for. Whether it is pushing boxes through the line…

Ryan's journey to leadership at ALULA

Growing Into Leadership: Ryan’s Journey to Maintenance Manager at ALULA Leadership does not always begin with a title. Sometimes it begins with showing up, learning the work, and steadily earning the trust of the people around you. For Ryan, that journey has unfolded over the past eight years at…

Serving People is My Purpose: Tracie Fisher’s Journey at ALULA

“Working here is more than a job,” said ALULA Empowerment Specialist Tracie Fisher. In her role as Empowerment Specialist, Tracie supports employees across ALULA. She helps staff navigate challenges both at work and in their personal lives. Some days it means simply being someone employees can talk…

ALULA Launches: Advancing a New Era of Purpose-Driven Manufacturing Excellence 

ALULA officially takes flight with a renewed commitment to world-class manufacturing performance, uniting decades of high-volume dry food contract manufacturing, precision blending, and flexible packaging expertise under one purpose-driven brand. Evolving from Transylvania Vocational Services Inc.…

ALULA Launches New Technology Career Program for Adults with Disabilities and Veterans

ALULA, formerly TVS, a mission-driven organization dedicated to uplifting people and businesses through purpose-powered programs, is proud to announce the launch of abil IT, a 14-week technology training program expanding access to high-growth careers for adults with disabilities and disabled…

ALULA Takes Flight: TVS Evolves to Strengthen Community and Impact

What began nearly sixty years ago as a small community effort to create meaningful work for local residents with disabilities has grown into a nationally recognized leader in inclusive employment and mission-driven manufacturing. Today, that story enters a new chapter as Transylvania Vocational…

TVS Pre-ETS Receive Two National Awards

TVS Pre-ETS Team Wins National Recognition for Helping Students Succeed The Pre-Employment Transition Specialists (Pre-ETS) at TVS have received two national “Most Transformative Provider” awards from AVI Human Services, shining a spotlight on the impact the Pre-ETS are making in local schools.

TVS Champions Impact Manufacturing: A Natural Fit for Purpose-Driven Brands

TVS is redefining what it means to build a business rooted in impact. With a mission-driven model and inclusive workforce, TVS is emerging as a natural partner for vision-driven brands seeking to scale their operations without compromising their values.

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