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Major Conway solar project gets financing A massive solar project that will generate enough electricity to power more than 21,400 homes in Conway has secured financing and will begin construction in March.
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Scott Ford, CEO and co-founder of Westrock Coffee Company, speaks at a Dec. 16 event announcing Westrock Coffee’s purchase of the former Kimberly-Clark plant, an investment of $100 million in the facility and 250 new jobs.
Holiday announcements energize Conway economy Projects include largest capital investment in city’s history The expansion of an existing manufacturer, the addition of a new technology company, and the largest private capital investment in Conway’s history made for a very busy holiday season. Westrock Coffee Company announced plans to expand its operations to Conway in the largest capital investment project in the city’s history. Westrock purchased the former Kimberly-Clark plant and plans to invest more than $100 million and create 250 jobs. “I don’t think we could have been more fortunate to find a match for this facility,” Brad Lacy, president and CEO of the Conway Area Chamber of
Commerce and Conway Development Corporation, said. “Not only are we filling a specialized facility, we’re doing it with a company that is growing rapidly, holds a great reputation and is led by a family who knows how to grow a business. We’re fortunate to be a part of that story now.” Westrock Coffee, headquartered in Little Rock, is the leading integrated coffee, tea and extract service provider in the country. Westrock sources its coffee and tea from 35 countries and partners with local farmers to provide sustainable agriculture education and better growing practices. Continued on page 5.