Sweet Deal: ‘Project Sugar’ Could Mean 100 New Escambia Jobs

June 3, 2011

Escambia County is hoping for a sweet deal by pledging support for a project that could bring 100 new jobs.

The new business name has not been released yet, but officials say “Project Sugar” is a maker of confectionery products and is expected to bring over 100 full-time jobs to
the area. The average wage would be $43,000 plusĀ  benefits. The company would have a minimum capital investment of $6 million.

Escambia County is pledging an incentive up to a quarter million dollars. The company would receive $125,000 when they reach 50 jobs, $2.15 million in payroll and a capital investment of $6 million. Once the company reaches 50 jobs and $4.3 million in payroll, the county would contribute another $125,000 in incentive money.

The $250,000 will come from Escambia County’s Economic Development Fund.

Comments

9 Responses to “Sweet Deal: ‘Project Sugar’ Could Mean 100 New Escambia Jobs”

  1. Terri Sanders on June 6th, 2011 9:56 pm

    reckon I could go to work for them with my Fudge expereince??

  2. 429SCJ on June 5th, 2011 8:42 pm

    Good news about the jobs., Kay, Duke, when our carriers are sinking people will wise up to China.

  3. Kay on June 4th, 2011 1:33 pm

    Of course China should have a tariff, as should all products from out of the U.S.
    All companies who take their business out of country should also be taxed and
    all companies who bring their businesses back to the U.S. should get some
    tax relief for the first 3 years. Some say well we couldn’t afford the products.
    Yes we could if we were paid decent salaries. You can’t pay people minimum
    wage and then sell products at unrealistic prices just to line the pockets of
    the C.E.O.’s and the share holders.

    We need a lot more NEW business in this area. We need to LET them
    in, treat them fairly (vice-versa) and give them our support and business.

    Personally, I don’t think the hand full of people who run this town will let it change,
    after all they’re doing just fine. Just go to Perdido and look at how many businesses are there, then go to Orange Beach, Alabama right next door and see them thrive. We have everything they have, but we are going to build a ball
    park. Yes, sure, right, that will put jobs out there and put money in
    your pockets.

    We need to really start thinking BIG.

  4. Duke of Wabeek on June 4th, 2011 12:13 pm

    This is great news, and further more I am of the opinion China should be tariffed!

  5. Bam on June 3rd, 2011 11:16 pm

    ANOTHER …. company talking about jobs. All they do is talk.

    Put your $$$ where your mouth is.

    Or better yet …. SHOW ME THE MONEY !!!

  6. Dan on June 3rd, 2011 1:35 pm

    Sounds like a “sweet deal” to me !!

  7. William on June 3rd, 2011 8:45 am

    To the commenters below…you can’t apply yet. The company has to announce and go into business here first.

  8. F on June 3rd, 2011 8:43 am

    Where can I apply?

  9. t on June 3rd, 2011 6:19 am

    Where can you apply for a job?