Innovative Life Sciences, the manufacturer of ILS Gummies, held a grand opening for its new McKinney-based manufacturing facility April 14, according to a news release.

The nutraceutical gummy manufacturing facility located at 350 Cypress Hill Drive includes nearly 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space, according to the release. The facility will also generate 70 jobs in its first year of operations.

“As an entrepreneur, I had my start in the community, and they supported me with open arms,” ILS Gummies CEO Dru Riess said. “ILS Gummies and I look forward to giving back by making a positive impact on McKinney with this company.”

The company will use the facility to manufacture nutraceutical gummies, including multivitamins, mineral-based vitamin gummies and cognitive nutrition gummies, according to the release. The company also offers gummy formulas targeting sleep, beauty, hair loss, sports and more.