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Expansion Management.com E-News for October 4, 2005

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In This Newsletter:

1. UPS Supply Chain Solutions to Locate Distribution Center in Louisville
2. IBM Announces Multi-Million Dollar Wireless Center in Research Triangle Park
3. Pirelli to Consolidate its North American Headquarters in Atlanta
4. Amazon.com to Open Customer Service Center in Kennewick, Washington
5. Louisiana Launches Expanded Services for Getting Back to Business


1. UPS Supply Chain Solutions to Locate Distribution Center in Louisville
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved UPS Supply Chain Solutions for tax benefits up to $5 million under the Kentucky Jobs Development Act. READ MORE


2. IBM Announces Multi-Million Dollar Wireless Center in Research Triangle Park
The facility will mimic a variety of workplace environments, like loading docks and conveyor belts in warehouses to demonstrate how wireless technology, specifically Radio Frequency Identification, works. READ MORE


3. Pirelli to Consolidate its North American Headquarters in Atlanta
Company announces a five-year strategic research and development partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop new optical components and systems and broadband access technologies for future high-speed telecommunications networks. READ MORE


4. Amazon.com to Open Customer Service Center in Kennewick, Washington

The new facility will operate 7 days a week and is expected to create up to 120 new customer service jobs within the next few months. READ MORE

5. Louisiana Launches Expanded Services for Getting Back to Business
New web site, toll-free number support businesses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. READ MORE


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The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama provides free
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James City County, in the Williamsburg area of Virginia, is more than just a pretty face. While it’s true that we have an unparalleled quality of life, we also offer a terrific Mid-Atlantic location, proximity to the Port of Virginia, and access to over 1.3 million workers. Visit our web site at jccecondev.com for more detail.

Huntsville, Alabama: The sky is not the limit in Huntsville, Alabama where you can find more engineers per capita than any other place in the country. For more interesting facts, visit the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County newsroom at www.HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA.com.


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