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nies need at their fingertips. These services include market research and demographic analysis from people who know North Carolina best. North Carolina Touchstone Energy cooperatives also have an inventory of business-ready industrial sites and buildings and they can assist decision makers in finding the property best suited for their operations. 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 connections of the cooperatives, assistance with financing also readily available. North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives work closely with a number of resourceful organizations. These associations include the North Carolina Department of Commerce, regional department of commerce partnerships, the North Carolina Community College System, and USDA Rural Development. The cooperatives also maintain a partnership with SmallBizU. This online academy was created exclusively for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It features one of the largest collections of entrepreneurial training resources available online. 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/development. Laurens County: A Center for Manufacturing Excellence Laurens County is proud of its place in upstate South Carolina as a center for excellence in manufacturing. Large international companies in the county include Caterpillar, Avery Dennison, DuPont, Wal-Mart Distribution, and Michelin. With a wide array of advanced manufacturing and high-tech industry sectors, and some of the world’s largest companies calling it home, Laurens County has become a powerhouse in cutting-edge manufacturing. ACI Industries, an affiliate of Applied Ceramics Inc., chose Laurens County for their newest manufacturing facility. The company is investing approximately $10 million over a five year period and hiring 100 employees. The company develops high-end ceramic technology for electronics and environmental industries. A site to see. SITES.NPPD.COM A SITE WITH COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION ON NEBRASKA. 1-800-282-6773, ext. 5534 #3503 at www.BusinessFacilities.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 33 http://www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/development http://www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/development http://sites.nppd.com http://sites.nppd.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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