Feb 8, 2013
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Bill McMeekin
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Big Deals: Samsung in California, Energy in Louisiana

Energy: Natural resources oil refinery

In California, Samsung Electronics Co. will locate its Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center (SSIC) in Menlo Park. The company also announced it would commit $1.1 billion through two venture funds to promote global innovation

Dec 21, 2012
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Job Creation and Investment: Motorola, TEKsystems, Ken’s Foods

Ken's Foods, maker of salad dressings and sauces, plans a major expansion in Marlborough, MA.

Ken’s Foods has received $600,000 in investment tax credits from Massachusetts for a $23 million expansion to its Marlborough facility.

Nov 7, 2012
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Emily McMackin
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Tourism as a Game Changer: How Communities Can Score

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With the leisure and hospitality industry at an all-time high, communities are once again banking on tourism as an economic driver. How can communities score in this competitive arena?

Sep 7, 2012
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Vitamin Shoppe, Sheetz and Nasty Gal: The Week’s Major Deals

The Vitamin Shoppe specialty retailer

Major investments in pharma research and manufacturing, identity security, retail distribution and women’s fashions top the week’s job creation and site selection news:

Jul 27, 2012
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Big Deals: Solar, Steel and Reshoring

Energy: Solar panel farm

A massive solar project in Texas, a steel processing plant in South Carolina and another reshoring project, this one in Louisiana, top the week’s site selection and investment announcements.

Jul 25, 2012
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Emily McMackin
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Auto Production Gains More Ground in the Southeast

Toyota Motor Manufacturing

Business is looking up for the automotive industry, and several Southeastern states are poised to take full advantage of that growth.

Jun 1, 2012
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Job Creation and Investment: Centene, New York Blower, Big Ass Fans

Carey Smith, owner of Big Ass Fans in Lexington KY

If you’re a fan of fans, this week’s roundup of job creation, investment and site location announcements is for you: