Nike to Proceed With Phoenix-Area Factory After Betsy Ross Flap
- Work on the plant is slated to begin later this summer
- Shoe controversy had put the manufacturing project in doubt
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Nike Inc. is proceeding with a new factory in Arizona after a flap with Republican Governor Doug Ducey led to speculation that the project was up in the air.
The athletic-apparel company announced the plans on Thursday, saying the new plant -- located outside of Phoenix in the suburb of Goodyear -- will generate more than 500 full-time jobs and an investment of at least $184 million. The Arizona Commerce Authority also shared the decision in a tweet.