2005 News Stories

SeverCorr LLC will build a steel mini-mill at the Golden Triangle Megasite near Columbus, Mississippi. Read story.

West Tennessee Auto Park in Crockett County, Tennessee, has been certified as the fifth megasite in the Tennessee Valley. Read story.

Web surfing leads startup company to find its site (reprinted from Expansion Management. Read story.

TVA-supported incubators help improve a young company's chance for success (reprinted from Business Tennessee). Read story.

Aisin recruitment effort highlighted in Area Development magazine. Read story.

The State of Tennessee has developed a GIS-based web site to simplify working with government on relocation and expansion decisions. Read story.

TVA’s study of the life-sciences industry concludes that several factors make the region a strong contender in this industry sector. Read story.

Gerdau Ameristeel, a metal recycler and maker of fabricated steel, will invest $20 million to upgrade its Tennessee facility. Read story.

Reily Foods Co. will expand its Knoxville operation with a new coffee-roasting facility. Read story.

Caremark Rx Inc. plans to open a state-of-the-art call center in Nashville that will employ 375 workers. Read story.

Tennessee Bun Co. is expanding its Nashville production facility. Read story.

Circadence Corporation, a software development company, will open an R&D facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. Read story.

Mississippi State University will partner with a British company to establish an R&D facility to produce portable power. Read story.

Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing and warehouse space in Georgia. Read story.

Colormasters packaging firm will expand its Alabama plant and create 75 new jobs. Read story.

Topre America Corporation will make a a $15 million investment in Cullman County, Alabama. Read story.

Hydro-Gear will produce transaxles for lawn and garden equipment at a Kentucky facility. Read story.