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VW impact on Chattanooga better than projected

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Channel: chattanooga times free press · 2013 · News & Politics

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A new report shows that the impact of Volkswagen's plant on the Chattanooga area is better than what was originally projected.

And despite the recent layoff of 500 temporary workers, there's a chance for more jobs to come.

VW has spurred the creation of nearly 12,500 local jobs. That's about a thousand more jobs than were predicted when the plant was announced.
Also, the carmaker generates local income of $643 million dollars a year, significantly more than the $511 million dollars originally estimated.
And Chattanooga leaders are pushing for more.
Mayors Andy Berke and Jim Coppinger were in Germany on Tuesday wooing company officials to build an SUV in Chattanooga, in addition to the Passat line.
Volkswagen's decision will likely be made later this year.

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