The TJX HomeGoods project in Lordstown, Ohio has been a significant development. Here are the details:

1. Project Overview:
   • Location: Lordstown, Ohio.
   • Company: TJX Companies.
   • Project Type: HomeGoods distribution center.
   • Estimated Cost: $160 million.
2. Local Concerns:
   • Local builders and union leaders expressed concern about the lack of construction work going to local people during the project.
   • Sam Boak, who owns a roofing, siding, and gutter company, emphasized that local contractors care more about quality because their families, friends, and neighbors are involved in the work.
   • The general contractor for the project was from Texas.
   • Boak advocated for including a commitment to use local workers in tax abatements for future projects.
3. Project Status:
   • The TJX HomeGoods facility is still in progress, with significant earth-moving work completed.
   • The scale of the project is substantial, and it will serve as a major distribution center for HomeGoods products.
4. Community Impact:
   • The project’s impact on the local community has been a topic of discussion, with a focus on ensuring that local workers benefit from such developments.

For more information, you can visit the TJX HomeGoods website or refer to local news sources¹1²4.