Supporters of more economic development in Tulare suffered a set back in recent weeks as the start-up cheese maker, CaliCheese, which expects to hire 200 employees, was hit by a double whammy.
About a month ago, the president of the company, Jeff Lee, became ill with breathing problems while staying in Tulare County. He was seen at Kaweah Delta and flown to an L.A. hospital where he later died.
"It was a tragic irony on the eve of seeing his dream come true" said Robert Moultrie, a friend and fellow investor in the project who will now be spearheading it.
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