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Rhobina Electric Fined Following Fatal Trench Accident

Construction Equipment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Rhobina Electric $37,318 after a trench collapsed and killed a worker at a Taylor, Mississippi, job site. Rhobina, based in Batesville, Mississippi, is a commercial and plumbing contractor. The worker had been installing sewer pipeā€¦

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$1.1B Steel Plant for Arkansas

Construction Knowledge

Located on the Mississippi River, the plant will employ 525 workers. Mississippi County is providing $12 million from a half-cent, industrial development sales tax to be used on infrastructure needs including gas and sewer lines and purchasing the land. ENR reported today that Big River Steel, LLC plans to build a $1.1B

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MADE IN MISSISSIPPI MEANS QUALITY. Prior to Nissanā€™s opening, no automobile had been produced in Mississippi. Also in 2015, the plant celebrated production of its 3 millionth vehicle, another exciting milestone for the plant, its workforce and the entire state of Mississippi.

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Mark Grinter, the teacher

The Korte Company

The Knapheide Manufacturing Company needed to rebuild after the Great Flood of 1993 destroyed their facility on the banks of the Mississippi River. When it came time to decide on materials for storm sewers, the case for high density polyethylene pipe (HDPP) was clear as day to Mark. Unique superintendent setup and $100,000 saved.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. Natural Gas-Line Services. Electric Power Services.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Eligible projects include adding or improving sanitary sewer systems, water systems, streets, roads, and storm sewers. MISSISSIPPI. BUSINESS TAX CREDITS.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing ā€“ The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

And, a network of water transportation along the Arkansas River contains ports in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Fort Smith, in addition to Mississippi River terminals in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. The West Memphis Mega Site is located in East Arkansas along the Mississippi River and is 1,420 acres.