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SCHOTT SHOOTS FOR THE SUN Schott AG, a German-owned solar technology manufacturer, announced in January that it will build a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 80 acres at Innovation Park in Mesa del Sol, a master-planned community within Albuquerque, NM. An initial 350 jobs will be created, with as many as 1,500 jobs available when all phases of the plant are completed. This will be Schott’s largest facility in the U.S. The company will produce critical components for solar thermal receivers and photovoltaic panels. Advent Solar’s facility in Mesa del Sol Schott becomes the second solar manufacturer to join the Mesa del Sol renewable energy cluster, a cornerstone of New Mexico’s commitment to going green. Advent Solar Inc. has been in operation at Innovation Park for over one year. Plans for the Schott facility include an initial $100 million investment. Construction on the first phase of the project is set to begin immediately, with production expected to start in spring 2009. The Schott site benefits from being close to Sandia National Laboratories, a solar energy research center. Mike Daly, president of Mesa del Sol, cites New Mexico’s New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Mesa del Sol President Mike Daly geographic proximity to key solar photovoltaic modules and solar power markets of the Southwest as a reason for Mesa del Sol’s ability to attract companies with a focus on renewable energy. Mesa del Sol Mayor Martin J. Chávez believes Schott strengthens his community’s development of leading-edge “green collar” jobs. environmental challenges. NMED recently awarded a $150,000 grant to the pueblo of Acoma, a 70-village community about 50 miles west of Albuquerque, marking the first time a pueblo has received such financial assistance. The Recycling and Illegal Dumping grant will be used to recycle 95% shredded scrap tires into a walking and running track for the 4,819 tribe members in Acoma. Municipalities, counties, tribal governments, land grant communities, cooperative associations, and solid waste authorities can apply for state grant money to clean up illegal tire dumps and stockpiles, purchase equipment and supplies for creating tire recycling facilities, or construct projects using scrap tires. NMED has awarded more than $4 million worth of grants since 1996. The Borderplex region of New Mexico is ideal for every sector of high-technology business, including yours! I Future combat systems and high-energy laser testing I First purpose-built commercial spaceport I Home of White Sands Missile Range & New Mexico State University PHOTO CREDITS: MESA DEL SOL 800.523.6833 space.mveda.com P.O. Box 1299 • Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299 #3801 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES 19 http://www.BFLiveXchange.com http://space.mveda.com http://space.mveda.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilites - February 2008 Contents First Word Snapshots Corporate Moves: Texas Capturing the Creative Class Green with Energy Automotive Opportunities in a Green Economy Corporate Moves: Wyoming Metro Spotlight: Overland Park, KS Metro Spotlight: Long Island, NY Get Ahead in Alabama Indiana: Sending Tech Messages How to Successfully Negotiate a Lease in Today's Real Estate Environment Legislation Spurring Innovation in Kentucky New Center will Propel Ontario's Automotive Future Virginia's Vital Signs Eating Well in the North of France Advertiser Index Ask the Expert

Business Facilities - February 2008

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