How Much is E & J Gallo Investing in South Carolina?

E & J Gallo Winery is adding a new facility in Right to Work Chester County, South Carolina. In order to make this possible, the company is investing $423 million toward the project. This will also create 496 new jobs. So this is incredible news for the state’s economy and the job market as well!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Gallo’s $423 million investment and the 496 new jobs in Chester County will transform the region. We take pride in our state’s business-friendly environment. We welcome Gallo to our roster of world-class companies within our borders.†[…]

“The proposition of the I-77 region as an ideal location for corporate investment is truly validated when E & J Gallo, the nation’s largest winemaker, selects it for their East Coast operations hub. Distribution will be a priority component of this expansion and fortunately the I-77 region is within a single day’s truck drive of 42% of the U.S. market, including five of the 10 fastest-growing U.S. metro areas. This location, coupled with the region’s tremendous transportation infrastructure and South Carolina’s pro-business climate, creates a truly compelling opportunity for a company’s sustainable growth.†AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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