The County Judge told the Quorum Court the county has secured a partnership with Paleo Valley, describing the Clinton "wild pastures" facility as a new local employer that has already invested what the judge described as $14,000,000 and "committed to 20 jobs within 2 years," with plans that exceed that baseline and immediate job openings.

Justice Mary Phillips, who attended the signing, said, "It went very well." The judge said the county is coordinating through AEDC and a third‑party adviser for the transfer of ownership, and that a ribbon‑cutting celebration will be scheduled soon. He encouraged residents to check the company's portal for job applications, saying the portal is already open.

Why it matters: The announcement signals private investment and near‑term hiring in Van Buren County, and the county judge said local officials expect follow‑on economic activity from the industrial jobs. The court did not vote on any incentives at the meeting; the judge said final operational dates depend on the transfer of ownership and the company's onboarding process.

Next steps: County staff said hiring is underway through the contractor the company has engaged and that officials will notify the court when specific opening dates are available.