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On July 15 2008, Volkswagen chose Chattanooga for the site of their newest production facility to open in 2011. Needless to say, as Volkswagen fans and Chattanoogans our club is very excited and proud to have VW in our town.
The site for the plant will be Enterprise South, the area's largest industrial park. Scheduled to open in early 2011, it will employ up to 2,000 workers and at full manufacturing capacity will produce up to 300,000 vehicles annually.
- Official press release
- Enterprise South's VW information page
- Volkswagen's article "The Road to Chattanooga"
The plant will employ approximately 20% white collar administrative positions and the rest will be blue collar. To apply for a position, visit Volkswagen Group's Career Portal to browse posted positions and to submit your resume.
In the News
Watch Senator Bob Corker's announcement that took place July 15, 2008:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJG39LtbFTA
Listen to a clip from Alive 105's Logan and Lysa Mornings featuring their VW welcoming song:
As part of the incentive to bring Volkswagen to Chattanooga, a welcome center will be built near the new plant. Both the city and county have agreed to contribute $3 million each, and VW is matching those funds with an additional $6 million. The center will showcase VW models as well as the "shared values" of Volkswagen and Chattanooga.
Links, blogs, and forums around the web:
July 18, 2008: The Times Free Press has an article about VW, featuring our own Dr. FieldingGood of the Scenic City Volks Folks! read the article
July 30, 2008: VW: New US plant may produce 2 vehicles
February 12, 2009: VW releases concept sketch of the new model to be built in Chattanooga.
February 12, 2009: VW Paint Shop Construction Ahead of Schedule
February 24, 2009: Brian Dempsey of the Scenic City Volks Folks was interviewed in the Times Free Press about the concept sketch.
February 25, 2009: VW and EPB sign agreement to power the plant for the next 20 years