Hundreds turn out for first stop on BlueOval SK’s ‘hiring roadshow’
On Feb. 15 and 16, the company’s human resources team camped out at Livingston’s Soda Fountain and Grill, a popular retro-style eatery near the Brownsville, Tennessee, town square.
Topic: BlueOval City
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February 2024
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BlueOval SK ramps up hiring across West Tennessee
BlueOval SK’s recruitment campaign will begin in March or April and will continue to increase hiring each month until it meets the goal of 2,500 West Tennessee hires by end of the year.
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‘Situated for Success': Arlington mayor offers State of the Town
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.
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Bartlett finalizes annexation and rezones land for industrial use
Bartlett has annexed two significant tracks just outside the city’s borders with hopes of adding industrial development.
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Ursula Madden leaves City Hall for BlueOval City
Madden has been with Mayor Jim Strickland since he took office in 2016. She leaves City Hall next week to work with Ford’s BlueOval City joint venture.
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January 2024
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Special session to consider $1.9B EV battery facility in Marshall County
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, plans for a special session of the legislature later this week to finalize a development deal that would create around 2,000 new jobs in the north Mississippi county.
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Marshall County poised to be the site of multibillion-dollar EV-battery facility
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Suburban mayors ready for productive 2024
The mayors of Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland anticipate maintaining growth as a priority for 2024, especially with the proximity of BlueOval City.
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Bartlett approves industrial land annexation and rezoning
The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.
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December 2023
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Chamber’s take: I-55 replacement bridge a better bet than a third one
The economic development chief of the Greater Memphis Chamber says on “Behind The Headlines” that a replacement bridge is a much faster path forward. Plus, she talks about actively courting another automaker to the region.
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Bartlett to annex land for future industrial development
Bartlett has announced intentions to annex about 220 acres near Old Brownsville and Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential new industrial site for the suburb.
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Mayor-elect and economic leaders discuss development and BlueOval City
Economic development has surged in the Memphis area following the COVID-19 pandemic-induced slowdown. That was the message at a seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian Thursday, Nov. 30.
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October 2023
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Developer envisions village-style neighborhood for Lakeland
With an increase of residents expected to accompany the construction of BlueOval City, higher-density, New Urbanism could help meet the need for housing.
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Chamber study: Memphis continues to lead in diverse tech talent
The Greater Memphis Chamber is optimistic Memphis can continue to build its pipeline of tech talent through local educational programs, which will be key in ensuring Shelby County’s role in sending workers to future BlueOval City.
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How could the ongoing UAW strike affect Mid-South business conditions?
Despite Ford’s commitment to West Tennessee, the largest single-investment in the state’s history, Memphis economist John Gnuschke said an ongoing strike could spell trouble.
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September 2023
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Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon
From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.
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July 2023
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BlueOval SK hiring; workers to make $21 to $29 per hour
Working with third-party consultants, BlueOval SK conducted wage and benchmarking studies to determine employee pay and benefits.
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Building 3 plants to supply BlueOval ‘really shows our commitment’
Altogether, Canada-based Magna International plans to invest $790 million to create three facilities to supply parts for the campus near Stanton, Tennessee.
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Manufacturer to invest more than $790M in BlueOval supplier facilities, create 1,300 jobs
One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee.
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May 2023
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Inked: NCRM, Tesla and Starbucks are all expanding in Memphis
In this edition of Inked, The National Civil Rights Museum expansion gets a foundation, Tesla will expand its charging station on Park Avenue and there will be a new Starbucks on Winchester.
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April 2023
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Lakeland ponders partnership with MATA
With Lakeland being on the route between Memphis and BlueOval City, the suburb and MATA are discussing a possible partnership to extend transportation.
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Ford to supply temporary classrooms for Covington schools hit by tornado
Construction is expected to take two to three weeks. The gift from Ford will be at no cost to the district.
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March 2023
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Ford to build next electric truck — Project T3 — at BlueOval City
By late 2026, Ford plans to produce 2 million electric vehicles annually across its global operations.
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BlueOval City campus draws Gov. Bill Lee, other state leaders
“Never in my life did I anticipate that there would be this happening in rural West Tennessee,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “Welcome to one of the most exciting days celebrating one of the most exciting events in this region.”
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Ford to build next electric truck — Project T3 — at BlueOval City
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BlueOval City exec: Local business support key in ‘massive undertaking’
Shelby County, and particularly Collierville, will have an integral part in the success of BlueOval City, said Ermal Faulkner, director of BlueOval City & electric vehicle sites for Ford Motor Company.
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Despite concerns, Arlington approves Hawthorne development plans
Not everyone was in favor of a development at Arlington’s exit of Interstate 40, but enough aldermen approved the initial plans for it to move forward.
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