VOICED: Chattanooga welcomes Volkswagon, anticipates new jobs

Volkswagen is investing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, bringing 2,000 direct jobs and potentially 10,000 indirect jobs. Despite economic challenges, Volkswagen remains committed to its plans, supported by local government incentives. The investment includes a $1 billion industrial park, and the company aims to design a new car for the American market by 2018, targeting increased sales. This collaboration is expected to boost the local economy and technological advancement.

What is the expected number of indirect jobs Volkswagen's arrival will generate in Chattanooga?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 5,000

What was one of the incentives offered to Volkswagen to establish its plant in Chattanooga?

• Subsidized labor costs

• A $1 billion tax break

• Free land for the plant

• A $500 million tax break

What reputation of Chattanooga helped in attracting Volkswagen?

• Being a tech hub

• Having a large workforce

• Being environmentally friendly

• Being a tourist destination

Despite economic challenges, what is Volkswagen's plan for the American market by 2018?

• To open more factories

• To sell 1 million cars annually

• To introduce electric vehicles

• To double its sales

What is Volkswagen's strategy to handle the economic downturn?

• Cutting costs and optimizing liquidity

• Halting all investments

• Reducing workforce

• Increasing product prices