Mount Dora Welcomes GE Plymouth Plant
Mount Dora leaders greet GE’s Plymouth plant announcement with enthusiasm. Chamber secretary Jean Cook and Mayor Jesse Willmott stress jobs for young people and local economic growth as a major benefit of the new industry.
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Mount Dora council faces sunshine law clash over meetings
The Florida Supreme Court ruling on July 2 enforces open meetings for personnel, hiring, and legal matters. Mount Dora leaders debate public access to the Wages and Personnel committee while fearing impacts on business and development.
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GE announces Plymouth plant with phased hiring plan
General Electric revealed at the Orlando Chamber of Commerce Building a Plymouth plant plan to hire up to 100 workers by end of 1969, possibly 300 by 1971, and as many as 800 within five years. Most hires to come from Plymouth area.
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