Where is Tyson Foods Investing $48 Million?
Tyson Foods is investing $48 million soon toward an expansion in Right to Work Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This will help them increase poultry production while also creating new jobs. In fact, they plan to create 70 new jobs within the year. So this is good news for the area’s economy!
From Area Development Magazine:
“The demand for convenient, high-quality chicken products continues to grow and we’re investing in projects that meet the needs of our customers and consumers. […] We’d like to thank the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County for their assistance and support of this project.†[…]
“Tyson Foods is a homegrown company that has forever altered the economic landscape in Arkansas.†[…]
“Poultry production is responsible for about 25 percent of the agriculture jobs in Arkansas, making the state one of the top five broiler producer states in the country. This expansion is a direct reflection of Tyson’s commitment to the Pine Bluff community and the confidence they have in our workforce.†[…]
“Tyson Foods has been an economic driver for many years in Jefferson County. […] We are excited about their upcoming expansion and have enjoyed working with their team to support this project.â€
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