King’s Hawaiian Plans Right to Work Georgia Expansion

King’s Hawaiian will soon be expanding in Right to Work Oakwood, Georgia. This will allow them to increase production of their beloved Hawaii-inspired food products. In order to accomplish this, the company plans to invest $85 million toward the project. They will also be creating 160 new jobs.

From Area Development Magazine:

“Georgia has been an important part of King’s Hawaiian for more than a decade, and we are excited to expand our ohana by creating more than 160 new jobs in Hall County. […] Our partnerships with leaders in food science, manufacturing, and robotics from around the State of Georgia have been critical to King’s Hawaiian’s growth.â€

“King’s Hawaiian has truly become part of the community in Oakwood, and they recognize the value in creating mutually beneficial relationships. […] Beyond providing jobs and opportunities for locals, the company has worked with the University System of Georgia to offer learning and career development opportunities for students. King’s Hawaiian has engaged with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech’s manufacturing and robotics experts to innovate new methods for food processing. Congratulations to our partners in Hall County, and we look forward to many more years of strong partnership with King’s Hawaiian.†[…]

“The ‘Aloha Spirit’ is strong in Hall County and Northeast Georgia. […] King’s Hawaiian is a great corporate citizen and leader in the business community. King’s Hawaiian and its employees make an impact through their support of many programs including the Boys and Girls Clubs, Junior Achievement, and Youth Leadership Hall, benefitting both kids and the community. We are very excited to grow our long-term partnership in this community and Georgia.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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