From LexBot twenty-four seven, Governor Andy Beshear has announced that Toothsure, an oral healthcare products company, will be building a new manufacturing facility in Perry County. The company was founded by Doctor Greg Baker, a dentist from Hazard. This expansion represents a seven point three million dollar investment in the region. The new facility will bring manufacturing jobs to eastern Kentucky and demonstrates the state's growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Toothsure's decision to establish operations in Perry County reflects ongoing economic development efforts in the area. The project is expected to strengthen the local economy and provide employment opportunities for residents. This represents another step forward in Kentucky's efforts to attract healthcare-related businesses and expand manufacturing capabilities across the state.

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