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In Princeton, Indiana, Toyota will assemble its new KEI-01 utility truck starting in the second half of 2027. Toyota says a $34 million investment will add approximately 50 new jobs and establish new vehicle assembly operations. Source: Toyota and Indiana's governor, Nov. 10.

In Shreveport, Louisiana, GE Vernova will invest $34.5 million to expand its transformer plant and add 175 jobs. Louisiana Economic Development expects equipment installation to continue through 2027, and the company expects full capacity in 2028. Source: GE Vernova, Nov. 10.

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In Franklin, Ohio, Faurecia will close its auto parts plant and lay off all 180 employees. The layoffs will come in five phases, starting on or around January 8, 2027, a state WARN notice says. Jobs include welders, bending drivers and shipping roles. Source: Ohio JFS, Nov. 9.

In Macon, Missouri, Conagra Brands will close a frozen meal ingredient plant. More than 400 jobs will end over two weeks starting January 15, 2027. The plant helps provide ingredients for Healthy Choice, Banquet and Marie Callender's meals. Source: KSHB, KTTN, Nov. 9.