I have been writing a post here and there about how Bridgestone Firestone has been considering building a new state-of-the-art technical center for North American operations -- in either Akron, OH or Murfreesboro, TN.
Yesterday was a huge company celebration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Bridgestone buying the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. And it was announced [ohio.com] at the beginning of the celebration that the decision had been made to build the new technical center in Akron (the same city where the current technical center resides), much to the relief of all of the employees. From the article:
"Bridgestone Americas this afternoon said it wants to build a state-of-the-art technical center in Akron on property next to its existing research center off South Main Street, across from Firestone Stadium."Whew! So, I won't have to make the decision about whether I should start looking for a new job around here or looking for a house in Tennessee...
"The move means about 1,000 [high paying] jobs will stay in Akron, Bridgestone Americas said."
"The company in a news release that the 240,000-square-foot building would represent a 'combined private and public investment of more than $100 million.'"
"Construction is to begin in early 2010 and be completed by the end of 2012."
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