EMP Shield Plans $1.9 Million Right to Work Kansas Investment

EMP Shield is investing $1.9 billion in order to add a new location in Right to Work Burlington, Kansas. This new location will serve as a computer chip manufacturing facility. As a result, the company also plans to create 1,200 new jobs. So this is exciting economic news for Coffey County!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Coffey County appears to really hit the sweet spot for everything requested for CHIPS Act funding. […] Everything is falling into place, and the state’s strong support hopefully gets us one step closer to a favorable federal response. There are workforce development programs already in place that will enable high school graduates and those with two-year degrees to train up and get very high-paying jobs. This will allow those who grow up here to stay in Kansas, enjoy our quality of life, and not have to go to San Francisco.†[…]

“Bringing economic prosperity to every corner of the state – particularly rural Kansas – has been a priority since my very first day in office. […] We achieve that with this project, creating thousands of high-paying jobs that don’t require a four-year degree and proving that every Kansas community is ripe for investment and growth.†[…]

“This high-tech advanced manufacturing project will provide lucrative career opportunities for hard-working Kansans. […] Our economic development strategy is designed to keep nurturing the roots of our young talent so they can remain here in Kansas.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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