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New Walmart beef plant to provide hundreds of jobs for metro community
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Walmart is behind a new beef-packing facility in the metro, a new venture for the retail and grocery store.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly attended this morning's grand opening celebration for the first Walmart-owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas, at 169 Highway and 167th Street. The opening marks a significant step in Walmart's mission to enhance transparency and resilience in its supply chain.
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The new beef-packing facility spans more than 300,000 square feet and will create over 600 jobs. State and city leaders say the facility will directly impact the community and beyond.
'Right here in this facility, Angus cuts will be packaged and distributed across the Midwest,' said Governor Kelly.
'More specifically, to 600 stores across 14 states. We couldn't be more excited about what this means for Olathe and the greater Kansas City area.'
Also during the celebration, the Walmart Foundation presented $90,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations making a difference in the community. Those organizations include Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, Friends in Service of Heroes and Mayor Bacon's Book Club.
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