Santa Clara, NM - Today, New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela announced St. Claire's Organics, a Colorado manufacturer of candy and cough drops, is relocating its facility to the Village of Santa Clara and will create 10 manufacturing jobs. St. Claire's Organics' products are currently sold in the natural foods and mass market segments, both in the U.S. and in several countries abroad.
"Manufacturing is an industry that creates good jobs and brings new dollars to the state," Secretary Jon Barela said. "We welcome St. Claire's Organics to New Mexico and know they will make a positive impact in helping grow jobs in rural New Mexico."
The Economic Development Department will provide $100,000 in Local Economic Development Act funds to offset the cost of the land and building acquisition. LEDA serves as New Mexico's closing fund, and is a valuable tool for recruiting new businesses to the state while helping those that are already here grow and thrive. Governor Susana Martinez has fought to grow the closing fund to $56 million, up from nearly zeroed out when she took office.
"The decision to relocate our manufacturing facility to New Mexico was based on the state's welcoming attitude and friendly business environment," said Debra St. Claire, founder of St. Claire's Organics. "We believe we will be very successful here and appreciate the support from state and local leaders."
St. Claire's will purchase an existing facility in the Santa Clara Industrial Park (along US Hwy 180, eight miles east of Silver City). The building needs significant remodel and some expansion to convert from woodworking to food product manufacturing.
Colorado Manufacturer Relocating to Grant County, Creating 10 Rural Jobs
