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Vitronic Promotional Group to Locate in New Manufacturing Facility in Doniphan, Missouri [ 11/26/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
DONIPHAN, Mo. (November 26, 2007) — DED has reserved the tax credits for a five-year period based on Vitronic Promotional Group’s projections for the creation of 46 new jobs at an average wage of $19,053 and new investment of $3.24 million.Read The Full Article
Luigi Bormioli Corp. To Locate Warehouse and Distribution Operations in Barnwell, South Carolina [ 11/26/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
BARNWELL, S.C. (November 26, 2007) — The state’s infrastructure, including the Port of Charleston, was a key factor in the company’s location decision.Read The Full Article
Irving Tissue Receives $600,000 Manufacturing Assistance Program Grant to Support Expansion in Washington County, New York [ 11/23/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (November 23, 2007) — ESD’s grant will aid in the investment of new equipment, as well as significant building and infrastructure improvements.Read The Full Article
TTI North America To Expand Manufacturing Facility in Pickens, South Carolina [ 11/23/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
PICKENS, S.C. (November 23, 2007) — As a result of becoming the primary supplier of pressure washers for The Home Depot chain, TTI North America Inc. will manufacture its new pressure washer products at the Pickens, S.C. facility.Read The Full Article
Engrave-A-Crete Receives Tax Credits for New Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Mansfield, Missouri [ 11/23/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
MANSFIELD, Mo. (November 23, 2007) — Zone designation is based on certain demographic criteria, the potential to create sustainable jobs in a targeted industry and a demonstrated impact on local cluster development.Read The Full Article
Mars Petcare US To Build $80 Million Manufacturing Plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas [ 11/21/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
FORT SMITH, Ark. (November 21, 2007) — The company plans to begin production by April 2009.Read The Full Article
Plise Breaks Ground on $2 Billion Mixed-Use Project in Henderson, Nevada [ 11/21/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (November 21, 2007) — Phase I and II of the development are slated for completion by third quarter 2009, and total completion of the project is estimated for 2015.Read The Full Article
Laird Technologies Relocates Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri [ 11/21/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (November 21, 2007) — The company employs about 13,000 people in 41 facilities in 13 countries.Read The Full Article
Michigan Approves Tax Credits to Court International Automotive Components Manufacturing Facility Expansion [ 11/21/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
PORT HURON, Mich. (November 21, 2007) — The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board approved a state tax credit valued at more than $23.4 million over 10 years to encourage IAC’s investment.Read The Full Article
Medco To Build $140 Million Automated Pharmacy in Indianapolis, Indiana [ 11/20/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 20, 2007) — he Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Medco up to $18.25 million in performance-based tax credits and up to $450,000 in training grants.Read The Full Article
Dearborn Group Expands Facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan [ 11/20/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (November 31, 2007) — The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board approved a state tax credit valued at $494,000 over five years.Read The Full Article
GridPoint, Inc. Relocates Headquarters to Arlington, Virginia [ 11/20/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
ARLINGTON, Va. (November 20, 2007) — The state approved $500,000 from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist Arlington County with the project.Read The Full Article
Cummins Receives $500,000 Job Training Grant From New York Economic Development Officials [ 11/20/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (November 20, 2007) — ESD has agreed to provide a job training grant of up to $500,000 that will be used to offset the costs of training 1,100 employees at the Lakewood facility.Read The Full Article
Fort Dodge Animal Health To Build $40 Million R&D Facility in Olathe, Kansas [ 11/19/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
OLATHE, Kan. (November 19, 2007) — The company plans to employ more than 200 people when the 150,000 square foot facility opens.Read The Full Article
Innovative Wireless Technologies Announces Expansion to Facility in Bedford County, Virginia [ 11/19/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
NEW LONDON, Va. (November 19, 2007) — The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved $100,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds to support the project.Read The Full Article
French Company Inergy Automotive Systems Relocates Facility to Adrian, Michigan [ 11/19/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
ADRIAN, Mich. (November 19, 2007) — The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board approved a state tax credit valued at more than $1.3 million over seven years.Read The Full Article
Wind Tunnel eXtreme To Locate $60 Million Facility in Salisbury, North Carolina [ 11/19/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 19, 2007) — The state will assist the project with a $30,000 One North Carolina Fund grant.Read The Full Article
Invesco Moves Global Headquarters to Uptown Atlanta [ 11/16/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
ATLANTA, Ga. (November 16, 2007) — The company will consolidate 300 positions from its two existing Atlanta offices, with room for future expansion.Read The Full Article
Multi-Chem Group To Build New Headquarters in San Angelo, Texas [ 11/16/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
SAN ANGELO, Texas (November 16, 2007) — Earlier this month, the San Angelo City Council unanimously approved a $1.45 million incentive package for Multi-Chem recommended by the City of San Angelo Development Corp.Read The Full Article
Morgan County, Ohio Receives $500,000 CDBG Grant to Support Facility Expansion of ABC Manufacturing [ 11/16/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (November 16, 2007) — Morgan County will provide loan funds to the company to assist with the purchase of the former Malta Window complex, including approximately 18 acres of land and six buildings.Read The Full Article
ExxonMobil Breaks Ground on Second World-Scale Petrochemical Project in Singapore [ 11/15/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
SINGAPORE (November 15, 2007) — The project will result in approximately 400 new plant and business positions in Singapore and construction activity will require up to 10,000 people at its peak.Read The Full Article
Korean Firm CNJ Tech To Open New $15 Million Plant in Auburn, Alabama [ 11/15/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
AUBURN, Ala. (November 15, 2007) — Construction on CNJ Tech's new facility is expected to begin this month, with plans for completion in spring 2008.Read The Full Article
Roastwood Materials To Open New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Quitman, Georgia [ 11/15/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
QUITMAN, Ga. (November 15, 2007) — A separate eco-friendly sawmill facility is planned, but a site has not yet been selected.Read The Full Article
Stone Façade Manufacturer Establishes Plant in Greer, South Carolina [ 11/15/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
GREER, S.C. (November 15, 2007) — The company could employ as many as 80-100 full-time associates within three years.Read The Full Article
GridPoint, Inc. Relocates Headquarters to Arlington, Virginia [ 11/14/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
ARLINGTON, Va. (November 20, 2007) — The state approved $500,000 from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist Arlington County with the project.Read The Full Article
