October 2009
Top-flight industrial park
The GTR Global Industrial Aerospace Park on the Crossroads Megasite in Columbus, Mississippi, has an array of extremely attractive advantages, including:
- 2,500 acres of publicly owned or controlled property adjacent to commercial airport
- Existing aerospace cluster
- 6,500-foot runway; will expand to 8,000 feet by May 2011
- $100 million invested in infrastructure since 2003
- State-of-the art industrial training facility
- Redundant, reliable electrical infrastructure on site
- Two top engineering/aerospace schools within an hour’s drive: Mississippi State and University of Alabama
View more prime features of the Crossroads Site at TVAsites.com. Also, don’t miss the virtual tour.
Helping companies that help the Valley
Do you know of a company that plans to make substantial capital investments in its existing Tennessee Valley facility? The Valley Investment Initiative for Existing Customers (VII-E) may be able to help it reach its goals.
This new economic development program is jointly offered by local power providers and TVA. It offers financial incentives to existing power customers in targeted business sectors that contribute to the economic development of the seven-state Valley region and complement TVA’s power system resources.
For more information, visit www.TVAed.com/vii.
Rise and shine
It’s a new day for solar manufacturers in the Valley.
With the arrival of two of the world’s leading polysilicon producers (Dow Corning/Hemlock Semiconductor and Wacker Chemie) in the Tennessee Valley, a bright future awaits solar manufacturers. Here’s why:
TVA provides competitive rates, world-class reliability, and expanding capacity.- The West Tennessee Solar Farm will be one of the largest solar installations in the Southeast.
- The Valley offers a renewables-friendly environment with low business taxes and incentives.
To learn more, go to TVAed.com.
4 in a Row
For the fourth straight year, TVA has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as one of the top 10 utilities in North America for its economic development achievements. Put our TVA Economic Development Team to work for you. Call us at 615-232-6225, or visit TVAed.com to read the rest of the story.