Marathon Cheese Expands in Right to Work Mississippi
Marathon Cheese is expanding soon in Right to Work Booneville, Mississippi. This comes as a result of a $326,000 investment. The company also plans to create 39 new jobs here.
From Area Development Magazine:
“The current capital investment, which includes the installation of a new slice line and case packing equipment, substantially increases the manufacturing capabilities of the Booneville plant and is expected to result in the creation of 39 new jobs. […] Booneville offers both the infrastructure and workforce needed by Marathon Cheese for this strategic investment. We are delighted to be working with the Mississippi Development Authority, Prentiss County and the city of Booneville on the current project to increase manufacturing capabilities and greatly appreciate the support we have received.” […]
“For more than six decades, Marathon Cheese has been an important part of the Booneville community. […] These are the types of companies that fuel Mississippi’s economic momentum – the ones that continue to expand in Mississippi and create opportunities in their communities. I thank the Marathon Cheese team for once again choosing Booneville and for investing in its future and the future of Prentiss County.” […]
“TVA and Prentiss County Electric Power Association congratulate Marathon Cheese on its decision to expand operations in Booneville. […] We are proud to partner with Mississippi Development Authority and Prentiss County Development Association in our shared commitment to fostering job growth in the region and to support companies like Marathon Cheese in its continued business success.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.