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Redevelopment commissioners back plan to consider Lear training grant; ask company to present in person
Summary
The Whitley County Redevelopment Commission heard a request for up to about $500 per new hire to support workforce training at Lear, an automotive supplier that expects 50–100 net new hires; commissioners asked staff to work with Lear and return a formal proposal at the next meeting.
The Whitley County Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday discussed a request from automotive supplier Lear for county help covering workforce training costs as the company expands.
Commissioners were told Lear employs more than 500 people, is preparing to invest roughly $5 million in capital upgrades and expects between 50 and…
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