Site selection & economic development.

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ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 111800, Juneau, AK 99811-0801. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.dced.state.ak.us. Contact: Peter Freer, development section supervisor.

ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

4620 E. Elwood St. Ste. 13, Phoenix, AZ 85040. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: John Bowers, exec. dir.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

550 Bercut Drive Ste. G, Sacramento, CA 95814. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.caled.org. Contact: Wayne Schell, pres.

CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

2800 W. March Lane Ste. 470, Stockton, CA 95219. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jim Reed, reg. mktg. coord.

The California Central Valley EDC provides confidential economic development and site selection services at no charge to companies interested in expanding or relocating to the eight counties of the San Joaquin Valley in California. Counties of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin located north of Los Angeles, east of San Francisco and south of Sacramento.

CALIFORNIA TRADE AND COMMERCE AGENCY

801 K St. Ste. 918, Sacramento, CA 95814. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: C. Beteta, marketing & communications.

This agency is the state's lead agency for promoting economic development, job creation and business retention in California. In fulfilling its mission, the agency works closely with domestic and international businesses, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, regional visitor and convention bureaus and various state and municipal government agencies.

CIBOLA COMMUNITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC.

P.O. Box 277, 515 W. High St., Grants, NM 87020. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Patricia Roybal. exec dir. Email: [e-mail].

Representing the City of Grants, Village of Milan and Cibola County, the foundation gives companies assistance in start-up and relocation and helps existing companies expand.

CITY OF YUBA CITY 

1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95993. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jeffrey Foltz, city admin.

The public agency of the city provides: site location, financing and fast-track permit assistance; employee recruitment, screening and training; and facilitates project development. Services are free and confidential Enterprise Zone incentives and demographic data are available.

DEMING-LUNA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2300 E. Pine, Deming, NM 88030. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.cityofdeming.org/edc.html. Contact: Debbie Knepprath, exec. dir. Email: [e-mail].

Economic Development has been encouraging economic vitality throughout Deming and Luna County since 1972. The Economic Development Corporation's mission is to organize and promote workable programs for relocation and start up of business and to retain the businesses located in Deming and Luna County. This is one of the many reasons Deming is an ideal place for your business.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSN. OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (EDA)

814 N. Hunter St., Stockton, CA 95202. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Marcelo A. Lopez, exec. dir.

The EDA solicits business and industry to encourage expansion and/or location to San Joaquin County. It offers business services which include: site and building location assistance, labor market information, regional economic development studies, topographic mapping, geo-technic reports, water and soil analysis and financing assistance.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF SHASTA COUNTY (EDC)

410 Hemsted Drive Ste. 220, Redding, CA 96002. [phone] or [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.shastaedc.org. Contact: James G. Zauher, pres. Email: [e-mail].

The EDC assists in site location, small business financing and administers the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone and Recycling Zone.

HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM

P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, HI 96804. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.state.hi.us/dbedt/.

PORT OF PORTLAND

P.O. Box 3529, Portland, OR 97208. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.portofportland.com. Contact: Sam Ruda.

The Port of Portland's mission is to provide competitive cargo and passenger access to regional, national and international markets while enhancing the regions quality of life. The Port owns, operates or manages: Portland International Airport and three general aviation airports, five marine terminals, six industrial and business parks and the Dredge Oregon.

STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. (SEDCOR)

745 Commercial St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.sedcor.com. Contact: Larry E. Glassock, pres.

SEDCOR provides economic development services in the Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon, including the communities of Salem, Stayton, Woodburn, McMinnville and Dallas. Activities include recruitment of foreign/domestic enterprises, retention/expansion of existing business and management of Salem's Enterprise zones. SEDCOR will provide specific information on building/site locations, infrastructure data and other location-related issues.

TRACY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

325 E. 10th St., Tracy, CA 95376. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Janet S. Keeter

The Tracy EDC will assist in siting businesses in the community by identifying appropriate parcels and buildings, coordinating site tours, and expediting the permit process. EDC composition includes elected officials, chamber representatives and citizens at large.

YUBA-SUTTER ENTERPRISE ZONE

1364 Sky Harbor Drive, Marysville, CA 95901. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.yubasutterez.com. Contact: Mary A. Hansen, enterprise zone mgr. Email: [e-mail].

The Yuba-Sutter Enterprise Zone is a defined geographic area (70.4 square miles) in which businesses and industries are eligible for certain state tax and local incentives. The Y-S EZ is a four-jurisdiction, joint partnership among the counties of Yuba and Sutter and the cities of Marysville and Yuba City. It offers: nine fully-improved industrial parks, below market prices of industrial sites, low-interest/interest-free financing on industrial sites, below market lease rates on industrial sites, job-training programs, ready-to-occupy manufacturing facilities, creative site and building financing and more.

NORTH CENTRAL

BOISE AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

P.O. Box 2368, Boise, ID 87301. [phone]. Contact: Mr. Shirl Boyce.

The council is a private/public partnership between businesses, government and educational facilities for economic development. Services include site location and permit coordination. The council also arranges employee training with service providers, interfaces business with area leadership and assists in financing.

COLORADO OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

1625 Broadway Ste. 1710, Denver, CO 80202. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.state.co.us/oed/index.cfm. Contact: Bob Lee, dir.

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0093. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jay Engstrom, economic dev't, division administrator.

MONTANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSN. (MEDA)

118 E. Seventh St. Ste. 2A, Anaconda, MT 59711. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.medamembers.org. Contact: Gloria O'Rourke, secretary. Email: [e-mail].

NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT 

P.O. Box 499, 1414 15th St., Columbus, NE 68602-0499. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.nppd.com. Contact: Dennis G. Hall, CED economic dev't, mgr.

Nebraska Public Power District offers facts books on more than 100 communities in its service area, fliers on available industrial sites and buildings and comparisons of energy and labor costs.

NORTH DAKOTA DEPT. OF COMMERCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV.

1600 E. Century Ave., Ste. 2, P.O. Box 2057, Bismarck, ND 58503. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: growingnd.com. Contact: Linda Butts, dir., ED&F Div. Email: [e-mail].

The agency manages efforts to enhance the economic development of the state by: developing strategic programs, facilitate growth, promote economic diversification and encourage entrepreneurial startups.

THE NORTHEAST WYOMING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION

P.O. Box 3948, Gillette, WY 82717. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.newedc.net. Email: [e-mail].

OMAHA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

1301 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68102-1804. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.accessomaha.com. Contact: Rod Moseman.

The Omaha Economic Development Council represents a five-county metro area end offers a full range of services: current data on available sites and buildings; manpower availability, wage rates and productivity levels; energy rates and availability; training programs; and major tax credits, refunds and exemptions for new and expanding businesses.

SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

711 E. Wells Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-3369. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.sdgreatprofits.com. Email: [e-mail].

THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

324 S. State St. Ste. 5000, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.dced.utah.gov. Contact: David Harmer, exec. dir.

WASHINGTON STATE DEPT. OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CTED)

Raad Building, 128 10th Ave. S.W., P.O. Box 42525, Olympia, WA 98504-2525. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.cted.wa.gov. Contact: Martha Choe, dir.

WYOMING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

5319 Hwy. 287, Lander, WY 82520. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.wyomingEDA.org. Email: [e-mail].

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AMEREN SERVICES

P.O. Box 66149, (MC 250), St. Louis, M0 63166-6149. [phone]. WEB: www.ameren.com. Contact: Michael Kearney, business development coordinator.

Investor-owned electric and natural gas utility serving Missouri and Illinois. Assist with confidential business location services.

ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC.

2814 S. Golden, Springfield, MO 65801. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.aeci.org. Contact: Mark Woodson.

Provides economic development services to 80% of Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma. As a non-regulated utility, industrial rates can be customized for expanding companies. Special financing with interest rates as low as 0% are available far eligible businesses.

BUCKEYE POWER INC.

P.O. Box 26036, Columbus, OH 43226-0036. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Robert Forsblom, dir., econ. dev't.

Buckeye Power helps companies find the best site by evaluating location factors important to business. With more than 50% of the U.S. population within a 500-mile radius, Ohio provides accessibility to marketplaces; Ohio's 20 Interstate highways, 22 rail carriers and more than 100 commercial airports are easily accessed throughout Buckeye Power's service area.

CAMP: CLEVELAND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROGRAM

4600 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.camp.org. Contact: Bill Barnes. Email: [e-mail].

CAMP, organized in 1984, and the Great Lakes Mfg. Technology Center, a division of CAMP, assist Great Lakes regional manufacturers with an array of technology transfer/training services through workshops, forums, assessments, R & D, application engineering projects and a state-of-market automation lab.

CASTLO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP.

100 South Bridge St., Struthers, OH 44471. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.castlo.com. Contact: William D. DeCicco, exec. dir. Email: [e-mail].

The purpose of the Castlo CIC is to advance, encourage and promote the industrial economic, commercial and civic development of Campbell Struthers, Lowellville, Poland Township and Coitsville, OH. Castlo's non-profit board of trustees also owns end operates the Castlo industrial Park in Struthers, OH.

CITY OF MARQUETTE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.mqtcty.org. Contact: Sandy Gale.

Offers site location assistance and coordination of services with state, regional and local agencies.

CLINTON AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.

2100 S. 21st St., Clinton, IA 52732. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.clintondevelopment.com. Contact: Hugh LaMont, pres./CEO. Email: [e-mail].

This economic development agency provides labor, existing building, site and incentive information on bi-county and bi-state (Iowa and Illinois) areas on the upper Mississippi River.

EAST KENTUCKY CORP.

P.O. Drawer 7190, Hazard, KY 41702. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Kevin Brown, mktg. dir.

The East Kentucky Corp. is a regional industrial development organization serving 43 counties of the Eastern region of Kentucky. The organization is composed of members of the business community from throughout Eastern Kentucky. The E.K.C actively seeks secondary hardwood manufacturers far its service area, and is able to offer full locational incentive packages to qualified businesses.

EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO.

P.O. Box 127 602 Joplin St., Joplin, MO 64802. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Marsha Wallace.

Empire is an investor-owned electric utility serving Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Empire's rates are among the lowest 15% nationally. Empire maintains an inventory of available buildings and sites.

FORWARD WISCONSIN

800 Main St., Pewaukee, WI 53072. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.forwardwi.com. Contact: Jan Alf, dir.--eastern regional office.

Forward Wisconsin is the state's economic development marketing organization. As a public/private sector corporation, it assists companies with their location decision-making on a free, confidential, professional basis.

GREATER LAPORTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 486, LaPorte, IN 46350. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Todd Dickard.

The chamber, along with an affiliated economic development group, the LaPorte Economic Advancement Foundation, provides services to more than 300 members and businesses interested in relocating or expanding in the area.

HIBBING CHAMBER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORP.

P.O. Box 727, Hibbing, MN 55746. [phone]. Contact: Ron Dicklich.

The corporation offers wood park industrial lots to qualified businesses far $1. Located 200 miles north of Minneapolis, 200 acres are available with abundant process water, sewer, steam, gas, electricity, rail access and roads.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY--IL TRADE OFFICE

100 W. Randolph Ste. 3-400, Chicago, IL 60601. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.commerce.stateil.us. Contact: Ross Harano, managing dir. Email: ross_harano@ commerce.state.il.us.

INDIANA NORTHEAST DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 11099, Fort Wayne, IN 46855. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.innedev.org. Contact: Lincoln Schrock, dir. Email: [e-mail].

One-stop shop far information on industrial opportunities in Northeast Indiana.

INDIANA PORT COMMISSION

150 W. Market St. Ste. 603, Indianapolis, IN 46204. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Warren J. Brodine.

The state agency has the responsibility of operating three public parts, two on the Ohio River and one on the Great Lakes. A total of 2,200 acres for development for industries requiting water transportation.

IOWA AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP (IADG)

2700 Westown Pkwy. Ste. 425, West Des Moines, IA 50266. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.iadg.com. Contact: Dan Anderson.

IADG represents more than 80 rural and municipal electric companies. IADG works with companies to make the site selection process easier, providing free, confidential information about Iowa sites, buildings, communities and financial assistance programs.

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

200 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.iowalifechanging.com Contact: Michael Blouin, dir.

IRON RANGE RESOURCES, STATE OF MINNESOTA

4261 Hwy. 53 S., P.O. Box 441, Eveleth, MN 55734-0441. [phone] or [phone]. WEB: www.ironrangeresources.org. Contact: Sandy Layman, commissioner. E-mail: info@ ironrangeresources.org

Iron Range Resources is a unique state agency designed to help strengthen and diversify the economy of northeastern Minnesota. Specifically, Iron Range Resources serves the interests of the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA), a geographical region encompassing approximately 13,000 square miles that stretches from Crosby, Minn., across the state's Cuyuna, Mesabi and Vermilion iron ranges to the North Shore of Lake Superior. The agency also owns and operates Ironworld Discovery Center in Chisholm and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort near Biwabik.

JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Box 776, Jefferson City, MO 65107. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Gary Plummer.

The Chamber has nearly 200 acres of industrial sites.

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

1000 S.W. Jackson St. Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66612-1354. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.kansascommerce.com. Contact: Bill Thompson, business recruitment manager. Email: [e-mail].

The state of Kansas, where a quality workforce, lifestyle, and transportation are keys, offers exceptional opportunity and value for companies. Our state is noted for its outstanding public education, transportation system, and quality of life. Kansas companies of all types and sizes can and do compete effectively in the global marketplace.

KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. (KG&E)

120 E. First P.O. Box 208, Wichita, KS 67201-0208. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Bill Underkofler, mgr., econ. dev't.

KG&E provides service to more than 130 towns and titles, including Wichita, in south central and southeast Kansas. Industrial customers and certain commercial enterprises can earn a 50% discount on electric power costs by building new facilities here or expanding present ones and creating new jobs.

KANSAS TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE CORP.

214 S.W. 6th First Floor, Topeka, KS 66603. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Mike Wojcicki.

KTEC is charged with promoting advanced techonology economic development in the State of Kansas. KTEC offers a wide range of programs that assist entrepreneurs and companies with research and development of new products and technologies, including a Wood Technology Laboratory located at the Center for Design, Development and Production, located at Pittsburg State University.

KENTUCKY CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

500 Mero St. 2400 Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Gene Strong, cabinet secy.

The state development agency assists with plant site location, provides financing and training help, offers support for existing industries and aids in technology transfer and export trade.

KENTUCKY EAST ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC.

4758 Lexington Road P.O. Box 707, Winchester, KY 40391. [phone]. Contact: Jim Coleman, Dave Ravencraft.

In addition to rich bluegrass, many companies are finding a lot of the things that make their bottom lines grow, like hardwood forests, an outstanding transportation system (with Interstates 64 and 75), a proven labor force and affordable buildings and land. Add it all up and its easy to see why companies like Toyota, Teledyne and Sherwin-Williams have chosen to locate here.

LAKE COUNTY PARTNERS

28055 Ashley Circle Ste. 212, Libertyville, IL 60048. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Dave Young.

Lake County Partners specializes in free and confidential information and comparisons for businesses looking to expand or relocate to northern Illinois. LCP offers location assistance, demographic data, SBA and small loan financing, manufacturing support and connections to Lake county.

LAKE SUPERIOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INC.

501 S. Front St., Marquette, MI 49855. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.marquette.com. Contact: Mike Gokey.

The partnership promotes community and economic development through a private/public partnership which includes an Economic Development Corp. and local chambers of commerce. It also offers assistance with site selection, workforce development and a revolving loan fund for low-cost gap financing.

MARINETTE COUNTY ASSN. FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY INC. (MCABI)

601 Marinette Ave., Marinette, WI 54143. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.marinettecounty.com. Contact: Don Clewley, exec. dir. Email: [e-mail].

MCABI is a joint group that promotes economic development. It represents government and businesses throughout Wisconsin's third largest county. MCABI can provide low-cost financing, available site/buildings and a comprehensive data base.

MERAMEC REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MRPC)

4 Industrial Drive, St. James, MO 65559. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.missourimeramecregion.org. Contact: Richard Cavender, exec. dir.

MRPC is a voluntary council of Local governments made up of seven member counties and 28 member allies. MRPC offers grant writing, SBA loans, environmental programs and Section 8 housing assistance.

MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

300 N. Washington, Lansing, MI 48913. [phone]. Contact: Doug Rothwell

Michigan Economic Development Corp. is a public private partnership formed to assist domestic and foreign firms to explore the advantages Michigan offers for forest products, furniture manufacturing and related industries. It offers free, confidential help with site location, financial packaging and workforce training.

MINNESOTA DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

390 N. Robert, St. Paul, MN 55101-1897421. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.deed.state.mn.us. Contact: Matt Kramer, commissioner.

The agency can assist companies in finding sites, suppliers and markets, provide resource information, assemble financial packages and mediate with permitting authorities.

MINNESOTA POWER

30 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Nancy Norr, mgr.--community & economic development. Email: [e-mail].

Minnesota Power, a broadly diversified service company, provides assistance to new and expanding businesses in site location, financial packaging and low-cost power within its service territory of upper Minnesota.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

301 W. High St., P.O. Box 1157, Room 680, Jefferson City, MO 65102. [phone]. WEB: www.ded.state.mo.us/.

OHIO EDISON

76 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jim Easley, dir., business dev't.

The electric utility can provide available building site/data, demographic data and other local community information on a confidential basis. It provides a full range of professional site selection services in 33 of 88 Ohio counties (central and northeastern Ohio).

PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL

5501 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Brian Doudna.

The business council provides site selection, financing and economic development-related assistance to companies seeking a central Wisconsin location. Information on Wisconsin's wood producers and users is also available.

PSI INDUSTRY

1000 E. Main St., Plainfield, IN 46168. [phone].

PSI Energy's Partners in Development can assist in the search for the right location for new and expanding operations. "Project Specific" maps and aerial photographs, building, site and community data will be supplied for your project in cooperation with state and local officials, without cost.

ROCK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

51 S. Main St., Janesville, WI 53545. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.rockcounty.org. Contact: James Otterstein, ED manager. Email: [e-mail].

The agency provides a variety of economic development services to new, expanding or relocating businesses in Rock County, WI. From customized demographic/labor reports to site selection, the agency is a one-stop business assistance resource.

SOUTHWEST INDIANA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

P.O. Box 953, Evansville, IN 47706-0953. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.swidc.org. Contact: Tim Mahoney.

SWIDC is an alliance of economic development entities representing 11 counties in southwest Indiana. SWIDC coordinates company-specific financial, technical and educational assistance to start-up businesses, existing companies with plans for expansion and companies seeking a new site.

WABASH VALLEY POWER ASSN. INC.

P.O. Box 24700, Indianapolis, IN 46224. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Steve Hilton.

The association generates power for 24 consumer-owned electric utilities in central and northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. WVPA offers the following services at no cost and in cooperation with local and state officials: regional and county profiles, industrial site and building specifications, electric service proposals and rate projections.

WARRICK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT.

P.O. Box 875, Newburgh, IN 47629. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.warrick-edd.org. Contact: Sue Gibbens, exec dir/CED. Email: [e-mail].

Located on I-64 and the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Warrick County is an ideal location for companies serving markets in St. Louis, Louisville and the Ohio Valley. The economic development department operates an industrial pork and provides "one stop" site selection service for new and expending businesses.

WESTERN RESOURCES INC.

120 E. First St. P.O. Box 208, Wichita, KS 67201-0208. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Bill Underkofler, dir. econ. dev't.

Western Resources Inc., a supplier of electric and natural gas service in Kansas and Oklahoma, provides confidential site location services networked with state and local economic development organizations. Business incentive plans are available to new and expanding companies.

THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (IDB)

415 Jackson St., P.O. Box 2808, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2808. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jerry Bougie, asst. planning dir.

The IDB provides information on industrial and development opportunities in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The county is located in the northeastern region of Wisconsin on Lake Winnebago, the state's largest inland lake. Winnebago County features nine industrial parks, low-operating costs, a superior workforce and excellent quality of life.

WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORP. (WPSC)

P.O. Box 19002, Green Bay, WI 54307-9002. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.wisconsinpublicservice.com. Contact: Theodore J. Penn, dir., bus. and comm. dev't. Email: [e-mail].

WPSC provides information on buildings, sites and local community data, including wage and tax rates, education and housing. Also available are details on statewide financing, job training and energy conservation programs. Ask for the "Business Site Selection Handbook."

XCEL ENERGY

1414 W. Hamilton Ave., P.O. Box 8, Eau Claire, WI 54702-0008. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.xcelenergy.com. Contact: Vern R. Kenas CED, consultant, econ. dev't.

The goal of XCEL's economic development department is to aggressively promote the economic health of all the communities in our 12-state service area through successful implementation of our programs with those of other local, state, regional and federal entities.

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ALABAMA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

401 Adams Ave. Sixth Floor, Montgomery, AL 36130-4106. [phone] or [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.ado.state.al.us. Contact: Kenneth C. Funderburk, dir. Email: [e-mail].

The primary mission of the Alabama Development Office is to enhance the well-being of Alabama's citizens by creating jobs through the active recruitment of new industry, support of existing industry expansion in the state, and the promotion of trade with other countries.

ALLEGHENY POWER

50 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV 26241. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Charles H. Friddle III, econ. dev. mgr.

Allegheny Power serves sites and buildings in Maryland, Ohio, PA, VA and WV with low cost electric service. The staff helps companies find the proper location for their next facility. Each project is handled individually, thoroughly and confidentially at no cost.

APPALACIAN POWER/AEP

P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, VA 24022. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.aep.com. Contact: Will Davis, state mgr. Email: [e-mail].

The electric utility provides industrial site location assistance, industrial building availability, demographics and community/site/building tours.

ARKANSAS DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. (800) ARKANSAS or [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.1800arkansas.com. Contact: Larry Walther, dir. Email: [e-mail].

ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORP.

8000 Scott Hamilton, Little Rock, AR 72209. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Ernest D. Faucett, v.p. operations and economic development.

The electric cooperatives provide service to more than 60% of the state of Arkansas. Its economic development staff offers complete, confidential site analysis assistance.

BROWARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC.

350 S.E. 2nd St. Ste. 400, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.broward.org. Contact: James A. Garver, pres/CEO.

The council offers information on Broward County's business environment including business opportunities, a location map of available business parks, financial guidelines and procedures and a detailed demographic profile. The BEDC can customize information on sites/facilities, labor, wages and taxes. Also available is the video "The Right Move."

CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: uscbusinesslink.sc.edu/cmat/. Contact: Gail S. Shurling, assoc, dir. Email: [e-mail].

The Center for Manufacturing and Technology (CMAT) provides business and technical expertise to South Carolina smell and medium size manufacturers, utilizing the faculty, staff and students of the University of South Carolina. CMAT assists communities and public agencies in applying innovative technologies to economic development strategies.

CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS 

Dept. of Planning and Development, 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Paul F. Miller, dir.

The City of Newport News offers high quality sites near Interstate 64 and the Ports of Hampton Roads. A multi-skilled lobar force is available, including an inner-city labor pool. Rail is available to some sites and existing buildings.

CLARK COUNTY INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL

640 S. 6th St. Ste. A, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.clarkcountyic.com. Email: [e-mail].

The organization is dedicated to assisting new and expanding industry with expansion plans. It owns and operates a 300-acre industrial park (enterprise zone) with water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone and rail service available.

CLARKESVILLE/MONTGOMERY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

P.O. Box 883, Clarkesville, TN 37040. [phone], ext. 235. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.clarksville.tn.us. Contact: Michael J. Evans. Email: [e-mail].

The commission is responsible for the county industrial development effort, owns a 700-acre industrial park and a 103,683-square-foot speculative building, and markets other privately-owned buildings and sites.

CLAY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

1734 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.clayedo.com. Contact: Orien L. Pass, exec. dir.

The Authority claims to expand the economic base of the county by initiating and implementing on expended marketing program to attract new investments and business opportunities to the community and by working toward solving problems that are detrimental to local investment decisions.

DAVIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC.

6591 S.W. 45th St., Davis, FL 33314. [phone]. Contact: Margaret Chea Wu

DOTHAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 638, Dothan, AL 36302. (334) 792-513. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.dothan.com. Contact: Matt Parker, pres.

Within a 500-mile radius of 50,000,O00 people, Dothan offers: easily accessible air, highway, rail and water transportation; a productive and cost-effective workforce; industrial bonds; an aviation, technical and four-year college; regional medical facilities and a comfortable climate. Dothan is a general purpose Foreign Trade Zone, #233. Additional information on all industrial buildings and sites is available. Send for complete information packet.

EAST ALABAMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

P.O. Box 965, Opelika, AL 36803. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: David Thornell, exec. dir.

The public/private, non-profit organization is located in the heart of east central Alabama. It provides no-cast confidential site and/or building location assistance for all types of businesses.

ENTERGY CORP. (LA)

5353 Essen Lane Ste. 120, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.entergy.com/laed Contact: Jim Hendricks, dir. of economic devt.

Entergy Corp. is one of the largest investor-owned public utility holding companies in the United States and the leading electricity supplier in the Middle South region. Headquartered in New Orleans, Entergy serves more than 2.4 million retail customers through its operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy also provides wholesale electricity to other utilities and markets its energy expertise worldwide.

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA

390 N. Orange Ave. Ste. 1300, Orlando, FL 32801. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.eflorida.com.

FAIRMONT INDUSTRIAL & CREDIT CORP.

P.O. Box 208, Fairmont, WV 26555-0208. [phone] or [phone]. Contact: Charles L. Reese, exec. dir.

The FICC is the financial and economic development arm of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. FICC is the owner of the Marion County Business & Industry Park and the Marion County Business & Technology Campus.

FLORIDA OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Capitol Ste. 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399. [phone].

FORWARD GREENSBORO

P.O. Box 3246, Greensboro, NC 27402. [phone] or [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.forwardgreensboro.com. Contact: Dan Lynch.

The agency actively recruits new business investment and assist existing industry with an aggressive retention/expansion program.

GAINESVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 518, 101 Culberson, Gainesville, TX 76240. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Greg Solomon, dir.

Gainesville offers assistance for new plant expansions and relocations via available buildings, developed industrial park sites with enterprise zone, tax abatement, revenue bands, subsidized training from our College and other incentives tied to jobs created and capital investment. Targeted industries include food processing, communication equipment, plastic products, metal machining and a new airpark that your plane can ramp up to, located north of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex on Interstate 35 and less than one hour to DFW airport.

GEORGIA DEPT. OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM

285 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.georgia.org. Contact: Randolph B. Cardoza, commissioner.

The department promotes new job creation through business investment, locating new markets for Georgia products, promoting tourism and promoting the state as a location for film and videotape projects.

GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP.

Suite 1201, Marquis II Tower 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303. [phone] or [phone], ext. 7600. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.ga-sites.com. Contact: Joe Riley, manager/facilities location.

Georgia EMC provides a full range of site selection and energy services to companies considering expansion/location in Georgia. The system serves over 3 million customers across 71% of the state.

HALIFAX DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

P.O. Box 246, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Lewis C. "Rocky" Lane Jr.

Halifax County is within a day's drive from one-third of the nation's markets. Equidistant between New York and Florida on Interstate 95, Halifax County offers unlimited transportation via interstate highway, rail, air and sea. Abundant resources of raw materials, favorable business climate and conducive tax structure offer optimum ingredients for business success.

HARNETT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

P.O. Box 1270, 907 S. Main St., Lillington, NC 27546. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.harnett.org. Contact: Lee Anne Nance, dir. Email: [e-mail].

The commission is responsible/or assistance in site, location, labor surveys, financing and any other requirements needed by a client.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF HALIFAX COUNTY, VA

515 Broad St., P.O. Box 1281, South Boston, VA 24592. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: hcva-ida.org. Contact: William Confroy, exec. dir.

The authority is a political sub-division of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with power to acquire pertinent real estate and to hold, own, improve, maintain, lease and dispose of commercial industrial institutional facilities within the Commonwealth and to finance the same by issuance of revenue bonds. Community has ongoing shell building program and excellent business climate.

JACKSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

197 Auditorium Drive, P.O. Box 1904, Jackson, TN 38302. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Bob Cook, pres./C.E.O.

The organization provides assistance in plant expansion, relocations, industrial revenue bonds, tax abatements and industrial training services, available site/buildings, etc. The following industries have distinct competitive advantages in Jackson, TN: woodworking, printing and publishing, manufacturing metal products, plastic products, administrative offices, specialty food processing and distribution services.

JOHNSON CITY/JONESBOROUGH/WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD

603 E. Market St., Ste. 2001, Johnson City, TN 37601-0200. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.jced.org. Contact: executive director

The economic development board is supported by community and local utilities. It provides total industrial expansion and relocation assistance and an active existing business program. Washington County, TN, is widely diversified in its business base and centrally located (north to south) in the eastern portion of the United States.

* LOUISIANA DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 94185, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185. [phone] or [phone]. WEB: www.led.lousiana.gov. Contact: Carol Dupre Email: [e-mail].

The department provides site location information and assistance including wage rates, worker availability, transportation and markets, available sites and buildings, training programs, plus details of property tax exemptions on plant and equipment, tax credits and inventory tax credits.

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MADISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

P.O. Box 201, Canton, MS 39046. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.mceda.com. Contact: Joy Fay.

The county agency markets county resources including owned or optioned industrial property and several buildings. The agency can provide site locations, financing and incentives for new and expanding businesses.

MARTINSVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT.

P.O. Box 1112, Martinsville, VA 24114. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.mhced.com. Contact: Thomas L. Harned, CED. Email: [e-mail].

MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS & WATER DIVISION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT. (MLGW)

P.O. Box 430, Memphis, TN 38101. [phone]. WEB: www.mlgw.com. Contact: Bill Bullock

MLGW offers on abundant supply of electricity, natural gas and artesian water at highly competitive rates. MLGW offers new companies incentive rate programs, one-stop-shop regulatory assistance, available building database, local manufacturing supplier/market database and other assistance.

MESQUITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (MEDF)

1515 N. Galloway, Mesquite, TX 75185-0614. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Thomas E. Palmer

The MEDF is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of businesses and industries in order to maintain a solid economy for the city. The Foundation represents the interests of the city, chamber of commerce, school district and local business leaders.

MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

P.O. Box 849, Jackson, MS 39205. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.mississippi.org. Contact: C. Scott Hamilton.

The Mississippi Development Authority is the state's premier economic development organization. Generous tax credits, innovative incentive programs, abundant university resources and research, solid infrastructure, quality workforce training and excellent private and public sector coorporation make a Mississippi location a clear business advantage.

MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT CO., ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT.

P.O. Box 1640, Jackson, MS 39215. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Will Mayo, mgr., econ. dev't. dept.

The department provides full service economic development assistance, plant site locations, financing, incentives, labor availability, training and other important/actors in a profitable Mississippi business location.

MISSISSIPPI POWER CO.

P.O. Box 4079, Gulfport, MS 39502. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.mspower.com/ecodev. Contact: John Atherton, econ. dev. dir. Email: [e-mail].

Mississippi Power Co. is an operation company of the Southern Co. that offers business assistance.

MONONGAHELA POWER CO.

1310 Fairmont Ave., P.O. Box 1392, Fairmont, WV 26555-1392. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Allen Staggers, supervisor, econ dev't spec..

NEW RIVER VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE

6226 University Park Drive, Ste. 2200, Radford, VA 24141. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.nrvalliance.org. Contact: Aric H. Bopp, interim dir. Email: [e-mail].

The organization covers the City of Radford and the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski in the southwestern portion of Virginia and provides regional site, building and community data and site selection assistance.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF COMMERCE, BUSINESS/INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT DIV.

4310 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0571. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.investnc.com. Contact: Michael Smith 

North Carolina Global TransPark offers enhanced industrial locations for seamless production and distribution. Comprehensive information about this 21st century multi-model industrial complex is available upon request.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY 

P.O. Box 9002, Wilmington, NC 28402. [phone] or [phone]. Contact: Sarah S. Gaillard, dir. of bus. dev't.

North Carolina's deepwater port terminals at Wilmington and Morehead City, plus inland intermodal terminals at Charlotte and Greensboro, offer unique business opportunities and significant cost savings to shipping lines as well as shippers.

NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 576 202 S. Walnut St., Starke, FL 32091. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.northfloridachamber.com. Contact: Ron Lilly, president/CEO.

Representing business and industry, it can assit with site location, liaison with financial institutions, permitting and publicity. Its industrial park is in place with railroad line, city utilities and access from a major highway.

OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

P.O. Box 668, Beaverton, OK 73932-0668. [phone]. WEB: www.oeda.org. Contact: Mike Bostic, OEDA exec. dir.

PENSACOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 550, Pensacola, FL 32591-0550. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.pensacolachamber.com. Contact: Mike Frey, vice pres.

The Committee of 100 assists companies with site location for corporate expansion/relocation of branch plants.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY WORKS FOR INDUSTRY

34 N. Main St., P.O. Box 1122, Chatham, VA 24531. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Audrey F. Millner, exec. dir.

RANDOLPH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

10 Eleventh St., Elkins, WV 26241. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.rcdawv.org. Contact: Jennifer Giovannitti. Email: [e-mail].

The Authority has a new business incubator and provides specialized employee training programs for the wood products industry. The Authority also provides assistance for site selection for corporate expansion or relocation.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 205, Wentworth, NC 27375. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.ncnorthstar.com. Contact: Lisa T. Perry, pres. Email: [e-mail].

The county organization is directed toward recruitment and retention of manufacturing and industrial companies. It provides assistance with expansions, funding applications, committee of 100 and site search.

SAN ANTONIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC. (SAEDF)

P.O. Box 1628, San Antonio, TX 78296-1628. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.sanantonioedf.com. Contact: Mario Hernandez, pres.

The organization offers comprehensive information on San Antonio, full-service site selection and assistance and confidentiality. The SAEDF has located more than 135 companies and more than 41,500 jobs.

SANTEE COOPER

One Riverwood Drive, P.O. Box 2946101, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-2901. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.santeecooper.com. Contact: George Haywood. Email: [e-mail].

The state-owned electric and water utility provides electricity throughout South Carolina's 46 counties. The company has 31 existing industrial customers and provides site-location assistance to expanding and relocating industrial prospects. It owns and operates its own industrial park, the Loris Commerce Center in Loris, SC. Sites and buildings are available in the full-service parks.

SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION

P.O. Box 21707, Columbia, SC 29221-1707. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.state.sc.us/forest. Contact: Tim Adams. Email: [e-mail].

The South Carolina Forestry Commission provides business development assistance to wood product and wood product related firms. Information is available on sites and buildings, business incentive, utilities and transportation.

SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO.

P.O. Box 21106, Shreveport, LA 71156. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Neal Baremore, dir., econ. dev't, dept.

Serves Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas and provides information on industrial sites, tax abatements, right-to-work laws, utility costs and much more.

SWEETWATER ENTERPRISE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SEED)

P.O. Box 785, Sweetwater, TX 79556-0785. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Tim Fambrough, exec. dir.

The organization provides financial assistance in the attraction, development and retention of business and industry. Assistance is provided in community data, demographics, site selection, financial resources and employment assistance.

VIRGINIA SOUTHWEST PROMISE

P.O. Box 1060, Lebanon, VA 24266. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.vaswpromise.com. Contact: Sandy Ratliff, dir. of mktg.

We are a regional industrial development organization representing a seven-county, one-city region in western Virginia. The secondary wood industry is one of our primary industry targets for industrial recruitment and we offer aggressive incentive packages that can lower companies' start-up and overall operating costs.

WARREN COUNTY PORT COMMISSION

P.O. Box 709, Vicksburg, MS 39181. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jimmy Heidel.

The agency oversees a port on the Mississippi River, which ships 3 million tons per year. Companies include International Paper and Anderson Tulley Co. The commission has sites on the river and industrial sites on Interstate 20.

WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Capitol Complex, Bldg. 6, Rm. 533, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305-0311. [phone] or [phone]. FAX: [phone] WEB: www.wdo.org. Contact: John Mallett.

The state's economic development office provides assistance to expanding businesses including job training, financing, site location and site development and tax credit information.

WEST VIRGINIA HARDWOOD ALLIANCE ZONE

10 11th St., Ste. H, Elkins, WV 26241. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.wvhaz.com. Email: [e-mail].

WVHIRZ is dedicated to the development of the secondary hardwood processing industry in this region.

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ADIRONDACK FOREST PRODUCTS

c/o Greater Adirondack RC&D 60 Pack Forest Road, Chestertown, NY 12817. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.timesunion.com/communities/garcd. Contact: Marc Usher.

Located in the Adirondack region of New York, this group is a cooperative between industry and government. Major efforts include: representation of regional forest products firms, matching producers with buyers and trade show exhibition.

ALLEGHENY HARDWOOD UTILIZATION GROUP (AHUG)

P.O. Box 133, Kane, PA 16735. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Susan Swanson, exec. dir.

AHUG encompasses a 14-county region in northwest Pennsylvania. Members include leadership from industry, government, forestry agencies and allied organizations. AHUG works for increases in value-added secondary manufacturing to supplement primary processing industry.

ALLEGHENY POWER SYSTEM

800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. [phone]. Contact: Len Davis, supervisor, econ. dev't.

The staff of economic development professionals stand ready to help find the right spot for your next location or expansion project. Each project will be handled individually, thoroughly and confidentially--and at no cost to you.

CENTRAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE

77 Grove St., Rutland, VT 05701. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.cvps.com. Contact: Robert Justis Jr.

CVPS is Vermont's largest electric utility and provides plant location services in 60% of Vermont. Our economic development incentive program (EDIP) provides substantial discounts on power for eligible expanding businesses. Send your latest monthly bill for a cost comparison on our lines. Our economic development services are free and confidential.

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

505 Hudson St., Hartford, CT 06106-7107. [phone]. WEB: www.decd.org. Contact: James F. Abromaitis, DECD commissioner. Email: [e-mail].

DELAWARE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

99 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.state.de.us. Contact: Donna Murray, senior business dev't rep.

DOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. (DEDC)

288 Central. Ave., Dover, NH 03820. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Beth Thompson, bus. assist. dir.

DEDC provides information to existing and prospective businesses and industries regarding property, buildings and economic conditions. The office serves as a referral source for business people interested in maintaining and expanding their business. DEDC also operates a 900-acre business park with all underground utilities in place.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

14th & Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20230. [phone]. WEB: www.osec.doc.gov/eda/. Contact: David A. Sampson, ass't secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

FOREST COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

P.O. Box 426, Tionesta, PA 16353. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.forestcounty.com Contact: Farley Wright. Email: [e-mail].

The primary purpose of the authority is to promote economic and general welfare by: the creation of jobs through the acquisition and improvements of sites or erection of sites for the operation of industrial, manufacturing and distributing establishments in the county. It also offers information and assistance in acquiring low-interest loans.

FULTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

55 E. Main St., Johnstown, NY 12095. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.sites4u.org. Contact: Lisa McCoy, marketing dir. Email: [e-mail].

The FCEDC offers 200+ acres of developed industrial park space, Economic Development Zone incentives, financial packaging, Foreign Trade Zone benefits, close proximity to major interstates and an abundant labor supply. Let us facilitate your expansion, relocation and/or set-up.

GARRETT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.

203 S. Fourth St. Room 208, Oakland, MD 21550. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Jim Hinebaugh.

The industrial development agency for Maryland's westernmost county offers a plant site location service with special emphasis on low-cost occupancy and financing.

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

59 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.econdevmaine.com. Contact: Jack Cashman, commissioner. Email: [e-mail].

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

217 E. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21202-3316. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.choosemaryland.org. Contact: Aris Melissaratos, secretary of Business & Economic Development.

MARYLAND DIVISION OF MARKETING

217 E. Redwood St. 12th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Mary Burkholder.

The State of Maryland offers publications and services to businesses interested in locating or expanding facilities in the state. Services and incentives include: site location, financial packaging, foreign trade zones, enterprise zones, training assistance, etc.

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1 Ashburton Place, Room 2101, Boston, MA 02108. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Peter J. Abair, dir. Email: [e-mail].

MCKEAN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

P.O. Box 490, Bradford, PA 16701. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.bradfordpa.org. Contact: Raymond McMahon, exec. dir. Email: [e-mail].

McKean County is searching for new or developing industries, particularly those producing wood products. A small business incubator is available to those firms who need help getting started. Services include: financial packaging, including low interest Pennsylvania state loans, site information, business plan development and planning assistance. Some development sites available in the PA Tax-free Keystone Opportunity Zone, including a 350-acre industrial park.

NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03302-1856. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.nheconomy.com.

NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

P.O. Box 990, Trenton, NJ 08625-0990. [phone]. WEB: www.njeda.com. Contact: Caren S. Franzini, exec. dir. Email: [e-mail].

NIAGARA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

6311 Indycon Corp. Drive, Danborn, NY 14312. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.ncida.com. Contact: John R. Simon.

The agency's primary goal is to encourage industrial growth and expansion in Niagara County, New York. Incentives include Industrial Revenue Bonds, Revolving Loan Funds and Foreign Trade Zone. Assistance in site selection is also provided by the NCIDA.

NORTHEAST MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER (NEMTC)

Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute Room CII 9009, Troy, NY 12180-3590. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Nancy Duchessi, asst. dir.

NEMTC is managed by the New York State Science and Technology Foundation in cooperation with Renssalaer. NEMTC is one of seven federally sponsored programs (NIST) whose mission is to transfer advanced manufacturing technologies to manufacturing firms employing fewer than 500 employees. Assistance areas include: unbiased CAD/CAM evaluation, layout, process technologies, vision, ISO 9000, SPC, seminars, workshops and training. Service areas include New York and surrounding states.

OIL REGION ALLIANCE

206 Seneca St., 4th Floor, P.O. Box 128, Oil City, PA 16301. [phone]. WEB: www.oilregion.org. Contact: Randy Seitz, pres., COO. Email: [e-mail].

Whether you are starting a new business or searching for a new location for an existing business, Pennsylvania's Oil Region is a place where you can succeed and prosper. The Oil Region Alliance is the lead economic development agency for Pennsylvania's historic Oil Region. The ORA is also the official tourist promotion agency serving the region. as well as the administrator for the Oil Region National Heritage Area. These dual designations enable ORA to tap multiple public and private resource to achieve its mission.

PENNSYLVANIA DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

439 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Steve Kohler, dir.

The Governor's Action Team's primary mission is to retain and attract jobs to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Services include: site location, financing, technical assistance, job training and permits. The Action Team has a hardwood coordinator to work directly with the forest products industry.

PENNSYLVANIA HARDWOODS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, PA DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, BUREAU OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT

2301 N. Cameron St., Room 308 Agriculture Bldg., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.hardwoods.state.pa.us. Contact: D. Wayne Bender, exec. dir.

The mission of the council is to promote the economic development and expansion of Pennsylvania's hardwood industry. The council's goals include promoting and maintaining access to forest resources, developing domestic and international markets, promoting value-added wood processing and technologies, and educating the public about the importance of the forest products industry.

PENNSYLVANIA RURAL ELECTRIC ASSN. (PREA)

212 Locust St., Harrisburg, PA 17108. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. Contact: Russ Biggica.

PREA is the association that represents 14 Electric Cooperatives in PA & NJ. Besides technical and power assistance, the 14 Electric Cooperatives can provide zero interest loans up to $400,000 to qualifying businesses locating in rural Pennsylvania.

PP&L INC.

2 N. Ninth St., Allentown, PA 18104. [phone]. Contact: Donna Buchheit.

PP&L provides plant location services to prospects and allies including personal site inspections of any property in Central Eastern Pennsylvania. All services are completely confidential with no obligation. A professional economic development team knows the details of many sites and buildings in the 29-county, 10,000-square-mile service area.

RHODE ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.

One W. Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903. [phone]. FAX: [phone]. WEB: www.riedc.com. Contact: Dennis Maloney, v.p., business devel. Email: [e-mail].