Gary marks groundbreaking for $60 million FedEx distribution center; U.S. Steel details Tin Mill restart plans
Gary's official news release says city leaders on 2026-10-24 celebrated a groundbreaking for a $60 million FedEx distribution center in Gary, calling it part of the city's economic revitalization and saying it is expected to create jobs. Separately, U.S. Steel's 2026-10-24 press release outlined plans to restart the Gary Tin Mill, including projected costs, jobs supported, timing and trade-petition filings.
Gary's official news release says city leaders marked the groundbreaking on 2026-10-24 for a $60 million FedEx distribution center in Gary. The city described the project as part of Gary's economic revitalization and said the center is expected to create jobs (Gary city news release: https://www.gary.gov/news-updates/gary-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-60-million-fedex-distribution-center).
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- gary.gov: FedEx, U.S. Steel, other major employers expand in Gary, bringing new jobs - nwitimes.com ↗
- U.S. Steel - United States Steel Corporation (via Public) / U. S. Steel Announces Plans to Restart Gary Tin Mill ↗
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