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Tyson Foods: New Facility in Tennessee to Create 1,500 Jobs
US News & World Report ^ | November 20, 2017 | Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press

Posted on 11/20/2017 2:04:51 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (AP) — Tyson Foods Inc. plans to build a new chicken production complex in Tennessee, a $300 million project that is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs when the facility begins operations in late 2019, the company said Monday.

The new plant in Humboldt, about 85 miles northeast of Memphis, will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said in a statement before a news conference. The plant will help it meet strong consumer demand for its chicken.

The announcement marks the second major economic development project Tyson has begun this year in Tennessee. In August, the company announced an $84 million expansion of operations in Union City. That project is expected to create about 300 jobs....

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TOPICS: Agriculture; Business/Economy; Food; Local News
KEYWORDS: jobs; tennessee
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To: bgill

No, the illegals in the area are either employed in construction and vegetable packing fields


21 posted on 11/20/2017 4:13:31 PM PST by Figment
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

All 1500 jobs will be occupied by muzzies. Cutting throats while standing in a puddle of blood is their idea of a dream job.


22 posted on 11/20/2017 4:57:02 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: Boardwalk

Deplorable! I despise Tyson and all of their business practices. Hillary used to sit on their board.


23 posted on 11/20/2017 6:34:31 PM PST by Boardwalk
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