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2010 RANKINGS: Louisiana Leads In Workforce Training

Business Facilities cites Louisiana’s innovative FastStart program as the top-ranked training program.

2010 RANKINGS: AZ, IA, MI Top List of Alternative Energy Industry Leaders

The king of solar energy, a wind-turbine manufacturing center and the hub of advanced battery development get top rankings from Business Facilities.

2010 RANKINGS: KS, TX Surge in Biotech

The Sunflower State and the Lone Star State are emerging powerhouses in Business Facilities’ annual assessment of overall biotechnology strength.

Ohio Economic Development Grants Create 703 Jobs

Ohio’s Controlling Board approves $1.2 million in grants to help manufacturers expand or upgrade their operations, leveraging $110 million in investment.

Raytheon Picks Alabama for $75-million Missile Plant

A new assembly and testing facility in Huntsville for a sea-based missile interceptor will create 300 new jobs.

Christie Moves to Take Over AC District

New Jersey’s governor is planning to disband NJ Sports Authority and put Atlantic City casino district under state control.

NH Teams with Spain's Gestamp to Push Bioenergy

Clean Power Development is partnering with a Madrid-based alternative energy player to develop biomass projects across the Northeast.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Puts Plant in Alabama

The $90-million production facility for power transformers, the company’s first U.S. plant, will bring 500 jobs to Montgomery.

Yarn Maker Will Open Plant in VA

R/gitex USA will invest $1.5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Mecklenburg County, creating 60 jobs.

E-Vehicle Charging Network Grows in TX

ECOtality has added Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston to roster of cities in six states for which it is installing thousands of chargers for electric vehicles.




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