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Article: Job retention

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May 29, 2009
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The Joint Economic Development Organization of Topeka and Shawnee County has decided once again that keeping jobs already in the community is an important function worth a sizeable investment.

We would tend to agree with the JEDO board members even in good economic times. Given the uncertain waters the nation's economy is trying to navigate now, we toss them a hearty vote of support.

U.S. Food Service and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. will be the recipients of a combined $1.5 million in incentives for major expansion projects at their plants on US-24 highway. JEDO board members voted earlier this week to offer U.S. Food Service up to $1 million to help finance a $13 million expansion of its ...

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