Eli Lilly Groundbreaking Ceremony

3247 Weddington Road,Concord NC 28027

14 June, 2022

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Join us for the groundbreaking of Eli Lilly in Concord, NC. Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation and Eli Lilly invite you to a groundbreaking ceremony on June 14, 2022 at 10:00am at The Grounds at Concord. ParkingPlease park at the Cabarrus Country Club (3247 Weddington Rd, Concord, NC 28027). Shuttles will provide transportation to and from the site. AttendingPlease RSVP by June 1 if you plan to attend.This is an active construction site. Closed-toed shoes are required. ------------------------ About the ProjectEarlier this year, Eli Lilly announced plans to invest $1 billion in a Cabarrus County manufacturing campus that will generate nearly 600 new jobs with an average wage of over $70,000. This is the second major economic development announcement made for The Grounds at Concord (site of the former Philip Morris plant) within the past year and is the second-largest in the history of Cabarrus County. The 589 jobs are for highly skilled workers, such as scientists, engineers and manufacturing personnel. An estimated 500 additional positions will be required during construction, which is expected to begin this year.