How Many Jobs is Teal Jones Group Creating in RTW Louisiana?

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Teal Jones Group is adding a new facility soon in Right to Work Bossier Parish, Louisiana. As a result, they plan to create 500 new jobs for the area. This will also be covered by a $110 million investment toward the project. So this is exciting news for the area’s economy!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are excited to invest in this project, one that will bring long-term prosperity, jobs and other development opportunities in rail and infrastructure to Plain Dealing, Louisiana. […] Teal Jones is a family owned and operated forestry company with operations spreading throughout Canada and the United States. The Plain Dealing mill is an exciting and important step in our continued expansion.†[…]

“Louisiana’s wealth of timber resources has made it a prime destination for lumber and sawmill business operations for many years. […] We’re gratified that Teal Jones has chosen to become a part of that long tradition. This project will stimulate economic activity, create good jobs in Louisiana’s Northwest Region and contribute to the revitalization of our state’s rural communities. It is a powerful reaffirmation of the important role our state’s agribusiness sector plays in the growth and diversification of Louisiana’s economy.†[…]

“Having these critical strategic incentives and the active participation of our local and state partners enabled GBEDF to help get the project approved and funded expeditiously for Teal Jones Group. It’s exciting to see our collaborative process working for the good of the region and bringing new economic prosperity to this community.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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