What is LION First Responder PPE Planning in Right to Work KY?

LION First Responder PPE is reopening in Right to Work Beattyville, Kentucky. In order to do this, they are investing $850,000 toward the project. They will also create 75 new jobs. So this is good news not only for the company but also for Lee County’s economy!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are very excited to bring back apparel manufacturing jobs to Beattyville. […] We currently have over 20 employees that we bus to West Liberty each day, so we are excited to offer them the opportunity to work closer to home should they choose to do so.†[…]

“Over the last two years, we have aggressively invested to expand our manufacturing capacity, but it has not been enough to meet strong demand for our products when combined with the disruptions we have seen in both the supply chain and labor markets over the past 18 months.†[…]

“LION long has been an important employer throughout the region, currently creating jobs for over 400 people in our state. Their decision to locate this new venture in their former facility in Beattyville highlights the quality of the region’s workforce. LION’s commitment to Kentucky is greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing the company’s continued growth in the commonwealth.†[…]

“One East Kentucky is always ready to provide guidance to additional communities and companies in the greater Eastern Kentucky region, because our mission is all about furthering job creation. […] This project will be a great fit for LION, as well as our friends in Lee County. We look forward to seeing their progress over the coming years.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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