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Escambia commissioners back resolution of support for Field International Group, citing high‑wage manufacturing jobs
Summary
The board approved a nonbinding resolution of support for Field International Group (Project Britain) to pursue a 10‑year ad valorem tax exemption (EDATE) for phase 1: $8 million machinery investment and 50 jobs averaging about $80,000; commissioners sought training alignment, oversight and clawback details.
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a nonbinding resolution of support for Project Britain, led by Field International Group, allowing the company to proceed with formal applications for an economic development ad valorem tax exemption (EDATE).
County economic development staff said the requested resolution covers phase 1 of the project and would relate to approximately $8 million in machinery and equipment and about 50 initial jobs with an average wage described by…
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