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Major Investments: 855 New Jobs Across Four States

3/8/2026

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  • Fit Precast is investing $102 million to open a facility in Gastonia, North Carolina, creating 125 jobs.
  • Becton Dickinson is spending $110 million in Columbus, Ohio, to create 120 jobs.
  • An automotive venture in South Carolina invests $120 million to create 400 jobs.
  • Ark Data Centers' Northeastern Ohio expansion worth $136 million will create ten jobs and includes $4.5 million tax break, raising concerns about data-center viability and taxpayer burden.