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Vision Marketing Services to Expand Operations in Pennsylvania [ 3/12/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (March 12, 2007) The company will receive a $343,600 incentives package from the state that includes a $100,000 grant through the Opportunity Grant Program, $75,600 in Customized Job Training funds, and $168,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits.Read The Full Article
WICHITA, Kan. (March 9, 2007) The NetWork Kansas service promotes an entrepreneurial environment by establishing a central portal that connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with the expertise, education, and economic resources they need in order to succeed.Read The Full Article
Citi Trends, Inc. Announces $10 Million South Carolina Facility Expansion [ 3/9/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
DARLINGTON, S.C. (March 9, 2007) The company will add over 250,000 square feet to its existing facility.Read The Full Article
Eqos Opens Office in Hong Kong [ 3/9/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
HONG KONG (March 9, 2007) Asian presence designed to provide local support to retail customers.Read The Full Article
Sears to Build 1 Million Square Foot Distribution Center Near Scranton, Pennsylvania [ 3/8/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
SCRANTON, Pa. (March 8, 2007) The state offered the company $90,000 in Customized Job Training funds to help train its new employees.Read The Full Article
AT&T Selects Indianapolis for New Broadband Call Center [ 3/8/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March 8, 2007) The Indiana Economic Development Corp. provided up to $1 million in tax credits, and the city of Indianapolis provided more than $279,000 in personal property tax abatement.Read The Full Article
Millennium Marine USA to Open Manufacturing Facility in Edenton, North Carolina [ 3/8/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
EDENTON, N.C. (March 8, 2007) The One North Carolina Fund assists the state in industry recruitment and expansion by providing financial assistance through local governments to attract business projects.Read The Full Article
Intel to Upgrade its Rio Rancho, New Mexico Manufacturing Operation [ 3/7/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (March 7, 2007) State officials have been meeting with Intel regularly over the last 12 months to convince the company to continue to invest in New Mexico and upgrade the facilities here.Read The Full Article
Computer Sciences Corp. Offered 65 Percent Tax Credit to Relocate Facility to Ohio [ 3/7/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
BEAVER CREEK, Ohio (March 7, 2007) Ohio is in competition with Kentucky and Washington, D.C. for this more than $6.6 million project, which is expected to create 350 jobs and retain 200 positions within the first three years of the project's initial operations.Read The Full Article
Nissan Joins Renault to Build Car Plant in India [ 3/7/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
CHENNAI, India (March 7, 2007) The Chennai plant follows earlier plans by Mahindra & Mahindra to annually assemble 50,000 units of Renaults low-cost Logan sedan at a factory in Nasik, in western India.Read The Full Article
Wellborn Cabinet to Open Manufacturing Facility in Virginia [ 3/7/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (March 7, 2007) The company, which will occupy the former Vaughan-Bassett facility.Read The Full Article
Whirlpool & Penske Logistics to Receive $750,000 Tax Credit From Ohio to Build 1.5 Million Square Foot Distribution Center [ 3/6/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 6, 2007) The job creation tax credit equals a percentage of new state income tax withheld on new, full-time employees in Ohio.Read The Full Article
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (March 6, 2007) The 132,000 square foot facility is located on 15 acres in Bellemont, Ariz.Read The Full Article
Fenner Dunlop Americas to Build Manufacturing Plant in Georgia [ 3/6/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
HART COUNTY, Ga. (March 6, 2007) The new Fenner Dunlop facility will replace and expand the companys existing operation in DeKalb County.Read The Full Article
Amgen Opens European Development Center in London [ 3/5/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
UXBRIDGE, UK (March 5, 2007) Amgen's largest R&D investment outside the U.S. to support a major clinical trial program.Read The Full Article
Toyota To Expand Engine Plant in Wales [ 3/5/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
DEESIDE, Wales, UK (March 5, 2007) Company credits work force for decision to grow operations in Deeside to build an engine for a new model.Read The Full Article
EADS North America Opens New U.S. Facility in Russellville, Arkansas [ 3/5/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (March 5, 2007) The 8,500 square foot installation is the headquarters for EADS North America Integrated Shelter Systems.Read The Full Article
Rieter Automotive North America Awarded 40 Percent Tax Credit to Support Expansion its Ohio Manufacturing Facility [ 3/5/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
OREGON, Ohio (March 5, 2007) The Job Creation Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit against the business corporate franchise or income tax.Read The Full Article
Toyota to Build $1.3 Billion Assembly Plant in Tupelo, Mississippi [ 3/2/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
TUPELO, Miss. (March 2, 2007) Site preparation and construction for the plant is scheduled to begin later this spring.Read The Full Article
Praxair to Expand Storage and Industrial Gas Production at Kirtland, New Mexico Facility [ 3/2/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
KIRTLAND, N.M. (March 2, 2007) The expansion doubles the current storage capacity and increases production capacity by 100 to 150 tons per day over the next two years.Read The Full Article
Swedish Manufacturer Radius Chooses Rockford, Illinois for it U.S. Office [ 3/2/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
ROCKFORD, Ill. (March 2, 2007) Radius is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital radio and remote-control products and systems that are used by utilities around the world.Read The Full Article
Hanson Logistics to Develop Cold Storage Facility in Hobart, Indiana [ 3/2/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
HOBART, Ind. (March 2, 2007) The state of Indiana granted an incentive package to the company.Read The Full Article
U.S. Aerospace Tooling Company Electroimpact Expands in Wales [ 3/1/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
DEESIDE, Wales, UK (March 1, 2007) A key supplier to Airbus UK, grows its operations, with the support of the Welsh Assembly Government, creating highly skilled jobs.Read The Full Article
China Becomes Leading Stainless Steel Producer in the World [ 3/1/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
BEIJING, China (March 1, 2007) A slew of expansion projects is expected to keep China in the No. 1 position.Read The Full Article
Dell to Open First IT Support Center Outside U.S. in Malaysia [ 3/1/2007 ]By: NEWS BRIEFS
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (March 1, 2007) The facility would be operational by the end of the year, with an initial 600 staff handling 24-hour IT support and maintenance.Read The Full Article
