Boat manufacturer opens Manatee County facility, plans to add over 200 jobs

A new 70,000-square-foot boat manufacturing facility expected to bring more than 200 jobs to the Sarasota-Bradenton area held its grand opening Tuesday, March 28. 

Chris-Craft, a southern Manatee County-based boatbuilder, hosted the event at its campus at 8161 15th Street E. According to a media release, attendees expected at the event included Winnebago Industries and Chris-Craft employees, elected officials and community members. Chris-Craft is a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, an outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer.

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