Facility Will Bring $1.1 Billion and 1,000 New Jobs to Southwest Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly participated in the groundbreaking of Hilmar Cheese Company’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Dodge City. In the short-term, the company’s $600 million investment will create 250 new full-time jobs. The project is expected to bring an additional $500 million in capital investment and an additional 750 jobs within the Dodge City area by late 2023. “No matter how you slice it, this new Hilmar Cheese facility is a game-changer for southwest Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Hilmar’s investment represents the fact that more and more companies believe they can succeed in every corner of this state thanks to our excellent workforce, strong infrastructure, and growing economy.”
Source: Kansas Department of Commerce
