Capitol City Produce Producing More in Right to Work Louisiana

Capitol City Produce is expanding its distribution center soon in Right to Work East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. In order to cover the costs, the company is investing a total of $22 million toward the project. They also plan to create 45 new jobs, so this i san exciting economic development!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Our local, family-owned business is growing alongside the success of our customers, many of which are local, family-owned businesses as well. […] We are especially excited to commence this phase two expansion of our master plan in our 75th year as a Louisiana-based business, and with our fourth generation of family members now engaged in the support of our customers. It’s our determined focus on the future combined with values from our past that makes Capitol City Produce a unique fourth generation business with the spirit of a startup.†[…]

“Nothing is more gratifying than seeing a business born in Louisiana succeed, grow and create jobs and opportunities for other Louisiana families. […] This reinvestment in the Capital Region will have a positive ripple effect on the economy by creating new markets for Louisiana agricultural operations that are already benefiting from Capitol City’s commitment to locally-sourced produce.†[…]

“Capitol City Produce’s expansion in Baton Rouge cements their headquarters in Louisiana’s Capital Region. […] We are thrilled to see this homegrown company choose to further build their business in Baton Rouge and invest in our local workforce through their innovative professional development programs. Our business retention and expansion team was happy to assist in their decision-making, and we all look forward to celebrating this expansion alongside the company.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.