Friday, March 29, 2024

S. Koreans, eco worker fast-track glove factory plans

S. Koreans, eco worker fast-track glove factory plans

CHURCH ROCK, N.M.

With foreign investors and using an empty building, the establishment of a glove manufacturing business is on course.

For nearly a decade the building between the Red Rock Incubator and Fire Rock Casino has been empty. Although there had been plans to use the building, politics and other issues caused those possibilities to dwindle until they died. Sharlene Begay-Platero, with the Navajo Nation’s project development office, has had lofty dreams for the vacant building.

A couple of times she was able to get a tenant but they never followed through.

But she pitched her idea to Dong Jin Yoon and a partnership was made.

“We did a presentation on April of last year,” said Begay-Platero.

“I said I have a facility and that’s how it began.” More work must be done and Begay-Platero met with Vice President Jonathan Nez and got the ball rolling.


 To read the full article, pick up your copy of the Navajo Times at your nearest newsstand Thursday mornings!

Are you a digital subscriber? Read the most recent three weeks of stories by logging in to your online account.

  Find newsstand locations at this link.

Or, subscribe via mail or online here.




About The Author

Arlyssa Becenti

Arlyssa Becenti reported on Navajo Nation Council and Office of the President and Vice President. Her clans are Nát'oh dine'é Táchii'nii, Bit'ahnii, Kin łichii'nii, Kiyaa'áanii. She’s originally from Fort Defiance and has a degree in English Literature from Arizona State University. Before working for the Navajo Times she was a reporter for the Gallup Independent.

ADVERTISEMENT

Weather & Road Conditions

Window Rock Weather

Partly Cloudy

38.0 F (3.3 C)
Dewpoint: 24.1 F (-4.4 C)
Humidity: 57%
Wind: South at 4.6 MPH (4 KT)
Pressure: 29.95

More weather »

ADVERTISEMENT