The latest development is an announcement from Fairview Pet Food, which is part of J-Six Enterprises.
Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise Executive Director Lucas Froeschl told MSC News that J-Six, a family owned business, headquartered in Seneca, KS., employs around 550 people purchased the former Ames Tru-Temper building on the south edge of Falls City with plans to strip it, refurbish the building and process dry protein for animal feed.
Projections are the new site will employ 8 – 10 people. Jay-6 wants to hire local people for the positions.
During the January 19 city council meeting in Falls City, a resolution was approved to amend the city redevelopment plan to allow J-Six to utilize Tax Increment Financing to help the project proceed. The renovation of the building is expected to increase the value of the property by around $3.4 million.
Work to refurbish the building has already begun.
