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Two major projects are slated to bring jobs to Columbus. Here's what to know

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Two significant investments in Columbus promise job creation and economic development.

1. JS Link America plans to invest $223 million to build a facility for rare-earth permanent magnets, creating 524 jobs. This facility will operate in the Muscogee Technology Park by 2027. The roles in engineering, production, and management will offer an average salary of $89,000.

2. Hostess Brands plans to invest over $120 million to expand its local manufacturing, adding at least 48 jobs. This expansion involves a new building and upgrades at the Victory Drive facility, continuing through 2027.

Read more in the stories below:

Selvin Hollingsworth, chairman of the Development Authority of Columbus, tells listeners during a Sept. 3, 2025, news conference that JS Link America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of JS Link, intends to invest approximately $232 million to establish a new, rare earth, permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia. By Mike Haskey

NO. 1: INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYER BRINGING OVER 500 ‘HIGH-PAYING’ JOBS TO COLUMBUS

A major international employer is setting up shop in Columbus. | Published September 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Selvin Hollingsworth, chairman of the Development Authority of Columbus, tells listeners during a Sept. 3, 2025, news conference that JS Link America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of JS Link, intends to invest approximately $232 million to establish a new, rare earth, permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia. By Mike Haskey

NO. 2: INSIDE $223 MILLION DEAL BRINGING 524 JOBS TO COLUMBUS. WHO GETS WHAT FROM WHOM?

On Sept. | Published September 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

This is the logo for Choose Columbus, an economic development organization funded by the City of Columbus and the Development Authority of Columbus.

NO. 3: MAJOR FOOD COMPANY INVESTING OVER $120M, CREATING ‘AT LEAST 48 NEW JOBS’ IN COLUMBUS

A nationally renowned food and beverage company is investing more than $120 million to create “at least 48 new jobs” and expand its manufacturing facility in Columbus, officials announced Monday. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mark Rice

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.