Anheuser-Busch Announces $300 Million Investment in U.S. Facilities
Beer is certainly enjoyed by millions of Americans, and it has a rich history in the States. So, how far back does beer date? A long time. According to The Beer Institute, "One of George Washington's first acts as Commander of the Continental Army was to proclaim that every one of his troops would receive a quart of beer with his daily rations."
The Beer Institute adds that "Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams and James Madison vigorously promoted the brewing industry in the colonies." So, yes, beer has long been part of the American way.
Now, one of America's biggest brewing companies is putting their money where its mouth is, so to speak, and making a large investment in the United States.
On May 12, Anheuser-Busch announced that it will expand its call to creating and supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs with a $300 million investment in its facilities across the United States. Anheuser-Busch, which got its start back in 1857, is the manufacturer and maker of Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois and Cutwater, so they have a significant footprint in the market.
"This new $300 million investment in our manufacturing facilities across the U.S. is the latest example of Anheuser-Busch's commitment to strengthening our local communities by creating and sustaining jobs and driving economic prosperity," Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser Busch, said in a statement. He added that "investing in our people and in new technologies and capabilities to drive industry and economic growth is core" to the company.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeReme is also in on the deal. In a statement, Chavez-DeReme said, "Anheuser-Busch has been a shining example of what 'Made in America' means, and their latest investment of $300 million builds on their longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand U.S. manufacturing."
Chavez-DeReme added, "They are demonstrating exactly what it means to put American workers first, setting a standard for other companies to follow."