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U.S. Job Growth Better than Expected, Unemployment Drops

Employers added 243,000 jobs in January, dropping the unemployment rate to 8.3 percent, its fifth monthly decline in a row and the lowest level since February 2009. [...]

Rubbermaid Expands Manufacturing in Mogadore, OH

The company will invest more than $25 million in a new facility, adding 140 new jobs. [...]

General Motors Starts $200-Million Upgrade of Texas Plant

GM is adding a new stamping facility at its Arlington, TX assembly plant, which produces full-size SUVs, a project that will create 180 jobs. [...]

Toyota Sets Plant for Pendergrass County, GA, Creating 320 jobs

The company’s Georgia operation will be known as Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA), and it represents a $350-million investment. [...]

California Redevelopment Agencies Face Elimination on Feb. 1

More than 400 Community Redevelopment Agencies will start to be phased out this week as the California Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a state law abolishing CRAs goes into effect. [...]

Xerox Plans Call Center in Webster, NY, Creating 500 Jobs

The Monroe County project will utilize $5 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits and a $1 million economic development grant from the state. [...]

Pepperidge Farm Expands in Richmond, UT

The food company plans to double its production of popular Goldfish crackers, adding a third line that could yield 31 million lbs. of the cheesy snack. [...]

Cuyahoga County, OH Approves $100-Million Growth Fund

The new fund, approved this week by the County Council, will award loans to help companies develop technology, revitalize property and create new jobs. [...]

Pet Supplies Plus Relocates Warehouse to Seymour, IN

In a consolidation and expansion, the pet specialty retailer will bring 135 jobs to Indiana from southeastern Michigan. [...]

Amazon Plans Fulfillment Center for Spartanburg County, SC

The e-commerce giant will invest $50 million in a new distribution center that will employ hundreds. [...]