JBS USA Adds Operations in Right to Work Iowa
JBS USA is investing a total of $135 million in order to establish operations in Right to Work Perry, Iowa. As a result, the company is creating 500 new jobs. How exciting!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Perry represents everything we value in a community: hard work, strong producer roots, and people who understand the importance of feeding America. […] This investment underscores our commitment to rural America and our confidence in the strength of the U.S. market. We plan to be a long-term partner for Perry and, if approved by the community, the facility will help foster job creation and economic stability in the region.” […]
“We’re excited to see continued investment in Iowa’s pork industry with the proposed opening of this new processing facility. […] It strengthens our state’s leadership in pork production, creates new opportunities for pork producers, and supports the rural communities that are the backbone of Iowa agriculture. This is a win for pig farmers, Iowa’s economy, and for the Perry area.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.