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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 plus 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.
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9 Responses to “Sweet Deal: ‘Project Sugar’ Could Mean 100 New Escambia Jobs”
reckon I could go to work for them with my Fudge expereince??
Good news about the jobs., Kay, Duke, when our carriers are sinking people will wise up to China.
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.
This is great news, and further more I am of the opinion China should be tariffed!
ANOTHER …. company talking about jobs. All they do is talk.
Put your $$$ where your mouth is.
Or better yet …. SHOW ME THE MONEY !!!
Sounds like a “sweet deal” to me !!
To the commenters below…you can’t apply yet. The company has to announce and go into business here first.
Where can I apply?
Where can you apply for a job?