How Many Jobs is REI Co-op Creating in RTW Tennessee?
REI Co-op is adding a new location soon in Right to Work Lebanon, Tennessee. As a result, the company plans to create up to 280 new jobs for the area. So this is exciting news for people in Wilson County looking for a job! The new location will total 400,000 square feet and serve as a new distribution center. It will also be a great economic addition to the area’s economy. So this is something worth celebrating!
From Area Development Magazine:
“REI Co-op selected Lebanon to complement our existing distribution centers around the country and to better serve our growing customer base and broader outdoor community. Today, approximately 5.6 million REI members are in the service area of the Lebanon distribution center. We look forward to operating a facility that puts the local community, its people and environment at the forefront.†[…]
“With more than 223,000 Tennesseans employed across nearly 14,000 distribution and logistics establishments, REI will be contributing to one of our state’s most robust industries. We are proud to welcome REI to Tennessee and appreciate their team for creating nearly 300 new jobs in Wilson County.â€
AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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