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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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TENNESSEE FAST FACTS. I have to think this secures our future for another 25 year cycle,” Alcoa Tennessee Operations Location Manager Ken McMillen said. The state is putting some training dollars into the project and we are trying to do some road improvements to facilitate the increased traffic that will be due to the expansion.”.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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The southern states are known for smart, savvy and successful approaches to economic development and Tennessee is no exception. Curtis continues, “Infrastructure to serve the site (whether roads or utilities) must be directly available or be able to be improved/extended in a short timeframe.

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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment

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Road Rollers. Road Rollers. Road rollers are a very essential vehicles while constructing and repairing roads. They are observed to be used mainly in the construction of highways, city roads etc. Road Rollers: Road rollers are a very essential vehicles while constructing and repairing roads.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Bill Haslam (third from left) said Hankook Tire’s decision to invest $800 million in its new TN plant “reinforces [Tennessee’s] goal of becoming the No. Entered By: Clarksville-Montgomery County IDB/State of Tennessee. At that time, the search had been narrowed down to four sites; three in Middle Tennessee and one in West Tennessee.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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TENNESSEE’S PIONEERING SITE-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. Last year, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) launched the Select Tennessee Certified Sites Program , a new, statewide endeavor that assesses, certifies and promotes available sites for relocations and expansions.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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It provides nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations and connects Middle Tennessee to the rest of the country, and beyond. With local dining favorites like Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Noshville and craft breweries like Yazoo Brewery and Tennessee Brew Works, BNA offers up the soul of Nashville’s food and beverage culture.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. The approximately $30.5 million), as well as $12.7

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