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EMP Shield has unveiled plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington capable of employing an estimated 1,200 people when fully operational.

https://kansasreflector.com/2023/02/20/ ... ey-county/

Good news for a county adjacent to three eastern Kansas metropolitan areas.

With the corridor fleshing out between KC and Wichita, better rail between the two becomes more feasible. Not much to do in Burlington, so a way to make a day trip to KC that isn’t driving might be useful

They're finally starting to award the grants for CHIPS stuff, so we may know more about this soon. I really hope this one gets absolutely nothing... such a scam. Looks like they had a groundbreaking a few months ago, but that doesn't really mean much.