Eli Lilly and Company Creates New Jobs in Right to Work Wisconsin
Eli Lilly and Company is investing a total of $3 billion in order to expand in Right to Work Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. As a result, they will also create 750 new jobs. So this is an exciting economic development!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Today’s announcement represents our single largest U.S. manufacturing investment outside our home state of Indiana and will add to our ability to expand capacity to make both our existing and future pipeline of medicines right here in the Midwest. […] We look forward to bringing high-wage, advanced manufacturing, engineering and science jobs to people in Wisconsin, a state that is becoming a critical geography in our global manufacturing operations.”
“Wisconsin’s status as a Regional Tech Hub in biohealth makes it a perfect fit for an innovative, blue-chip company like Eli Lilly. […] WEDC worked closely with Eli Lilly to meet its site selection and workforce needs, and we look forward to partnering with them to ensure their success in our state.”
“A global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, Lilly recognizes the strong educational systems and skilled workforce in the Milwaukee Region – essential assets that will support Lilly’s strong growth. […] This investment clearly underscores the emergence of our region as a hub for medical technology and manufacturing.”
“Lilly’s incredible investment here is a watershed moment for Kenosha County. […] To have one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world choose to expand its manufacturing operations in our community is thrilling and speaks to the hard work our leadership has done across all levels to make Kenosha County a premier destination for new investment in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.