UCB Inc. Has Major Plans in Right to Work Georgia
UCB Inc. is investing a grand total of $2 billion in order to establish operations in Right to Work Gwinnett County, Georgia. Not only this, but the company also plans to create 330 new jobs. So this is an exciting economic addition!
From Area Development Magazine:
“This decision reflects our confidence in UCB’s long-term growth and our deep-rooted commitment to the United States. […] By investing in Georgia, where our U.S. headquarters have been based for more than three decades, we are strengthening our biologics manufacturing capabilities, supporting our innovation pipeline, and creating high-quality jobs in a state that offers outstanding talent, a strong manufacturing tradition, and an ecosystem designed for sustainable, long-term success. This project is expected to generate approximately $5 billion in total economic impact, reflecting the broader value it will create for the region and its communities.” […]
“For more than a century, UCB has been a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation. […] Georgia’s growing life sciences ecosystem and collaborative approach to economic development connect companies with world-class partners in research, education, logistics, and infrastructure. Together with our focus on being the Top State for Talent, it’s why innovators like UCB choose Georgia to advance discoveries from R&D to real-world impact.” […]
“This announcement marks the shift from preparation to execution at Rowen. […] Over the past several years we have focused on building the infrastructure, partnerships and vision necessary to support complex global projects. With UCB’s selection, that work will now translate into real investment, real jobs and real momentum for Georgians. We’re grateful to the Governor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Gwinnett team, industry leaders, higher education partners and our neighbors for supporting our vision and the work that is to come.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.