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Companies are Locating to Right to Work Mississippi
Companies are choosing to add new locations in Mississippi as a result its Right to Work laws. Companies doing this include CLAW Forestry Services and Carpenter Pole and Piling. Both of these businesses will be a great addition to the state’s economy. Read on in order to find out how!
CLAW Forestry Services:
CLAW Forestry Services is investing $200 million in order to add a new location in Right to Work Gloster, Mississippi, creating 131 new jobs.
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance for infrastructure improvements and site development. Amite County also is assisting with the project.
The new mill will require in excess of 1 million tons of timber annually to produce approximately 250 million board feet of lumber, company officials explained.
In connection with the new facility, efforts are underway to resume operation of the Gloster Southern Railroad to further revitalize industry and jobs in the underserved community. The mill will require in excess of 1 million tons of timber annually to produce approximately 250 million board feet of lumber, according to company officials.
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Carpenter Pole and Piling:
Carpenter Pole and Piling is investing $3.57 million in order to add a new location in Right to Work Waynesboro, Mississippi, creating 15 new jobs.
“MDA is glad to support Carpenter Pole and Piling as the company brings more than a dozen new jobs to the people of Wayne County. Mississippi, like other states, has faced its share of challenges over the last couple of years, but one thing that has never wavered is our determination to continue our mission of bringing jobs and new investment to communities throughout the state. Today’s announcement continues that momentum and demonstrates how public-private partnerships benefit the citizens of Mississippi and will for generations to come.”
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To read the previous update on economic development in Right to Work Mississippi, click here.
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