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POWER UP YOUR SITE North Carolina Touchstone Energy cooperatives deliver reliable power to more than 2.5 million members in 93 of the state’s 100 counties. As private, independent entities, the 26 cooperatives provide energy at cost to North Carolina businesses and homes. When reliability really counts If a dependable, continuous power supply is critical to your company’s manufacturing processes, we have a place for you. Prime Power Park™ is the state’s only industrial park featuring on-site backup power generation. That means tenants can protect their plant operations from power outage disruptions, without the cost of buying and maintaining their own redundant power systems. Currently, both the City of Albemarle and City of Gastonia o er Prime Power Parks. Prime Power Park tenants will also enjoy a ordable and exible rates from the City of Albemarle or City of Gastonia, both North Carolina’s Public Power Communities. And, of course, all the business-friendly bene ts our right-to-work state is known for. Call us at 1-800-768-7697 ext. 6363 or visit primepowerpark.org for details. Because there’s simply no better place in North Carolina to satisfy your need for power. #1402 at www.BusinessFacilities.com The cooperatives specialize in helping businesses relocate to North Carolina. In addition to a complete portfolio of economic development services, the cooperatives have an inventory of business-ready industrial sites and buildings. They have already played a key role in bringing more than 14,600 jobs and $903 million of economic development to the state since 1995. And with a supportive infrastructure already in place, the cooperatives give companies a powerful edge before and after they open their doors for business. Businesses also have access to tools for profitable, energy-saving performance. These range from energy audit services and rate flexibility to power quality services. And, thanks to the many powerful relationships the cooperatives have, assistance with financing is also available. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives work closely with a number of organizations, including the North Carolina Department of Commerce, regional department of commerce partnerships, and the North Carolina Community College System. In addition, the cooperatives maintain a partnership with SmallBizU, an online academy that features one of the largest collections of online entrepreneurial training resources. All of these benefits reflect North Carolina Touchstone Energy cooperatives’ commitment to maintaining a high standard of service. With the pro-business environment the cooperatives have helped create, companies have a stronger chance of growing and prospering in North Carolina. Plus, when businesses become members of a cooperative, they also become owners. Learn more at www.ncelectriccooperatives.com. A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S 34 M AY 2 0 0 8 http://www.primepowerpark.org http://www.primepowerpark.org http://www.ncelectriccooperatives.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - May 2008 Contents First Word Snapshots The UK's Most Lucrative Locations, Pound for Pound Economic Development in a Flash Corporate Moves: Massachusetts Florida: A Ripe Climate for Innovation Innovating Big in Rhode IIsland Retail Set to Ride Out a Recession Corporate Moves: New Jersey South Carolina: A Sweet Spot in the Southeast Endless Opportunities in North Carolina Economic Awakening in the Mohawk Valley Metro Spotlight: Alexandria, LA Where Call Centers Call Home Texas Receives First Business Facilities State of the Year Award Advertiser Index Inside Livexchange

Business Facilities - May 2008

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