Ivey said that Southern Roots Nut Company plans to invest $16.6 million to outfit an existing building.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the facility would be coming to the Circle City, creating 120 new jobs in Dothan.MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that a pecan processing facility planned for Dothan will create 120 new jobs.
“My family has called Dothan home since early 2018, and I couldn’t think of a better place to continue our family’s tradition of shelling and processing pecans than Dothan,” said Brandon Harrell, Southern Roots’ chief operating officer and president of sales“We are truly excited to partner with business-friendly state, county, and city officials who truly want the best opportunities for their respective areas.
“Southern Roots purchased a cold storage facility in Sam Houston Park and plans to construct an adjacent facility,” said Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Economic Development Colton Cureton.“We are excited to welcome Southern Roots Nut Co. to our economically diverse community. The jobs that they are creating will have a long-lasting positive impact on our Wiregrass region,”“The people of Houston County are thankful for the opportunities that Southern Roots Nut Co.
In a joint statement, state Sen. Donnie Chesteen and Rep. Paul Lee said, “The Wiregrass region continues to excel in diversifying its economy by welcoming Southern Roots Nut Co. The family values of Southern Roots will positively impact its future local workforce.”and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning.
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