Jabil to invest $119M in Marshall County, creating 2,200 jobs
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HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WTVA) - Global manufacturer Jabil plans to invest more than $119 million into a new manufacturing facility in Marshall County, creating approximately 2,200 jobs. The company plans to renovate an existing 1.5-million-square-foot facility to manufacture products for the data center industry. Related - New facility promises to bring over 2K jobs to Marshall Co. For business owners in Holly Springs, the announcement represents more than new employment opportunities. Wayne LeSueur, owner of Mighty Fine Convenience Store, said the investment could drive long-term growth across the community. "It will help the county a lot because Marshall County used to drive, and we are looking for that job market to come back, and I believe that once the job market comes back, then you'll see a growth in housing and development in the community. So we are looking forward to it," LeSueur said. Deon Salem, owner of Z Tire Shop, said an influx of workers from nearby counties could benefit local businesses. "That's nice; it brings for us more money and hires more people too because more people come to the county, you know, more money, more business," Salem said. LeSueur said he hopes the investment encourages residents to spend money locally rather than in neighboring communities. "Well, with the community being able to grow, then you'll see more people getting out doing things...
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