Business Facilities -November 2008

METRO SPOTLIGHT Johnson City, Tennessee strategy. Having our efforts embraced by automotive industry leaders like Koyo and Nakatetsu is a strong endorsement of Tennessee’s business climate.” Koyo Corporation of USA’s General Manager Steve McCullough believes the new facilities will be an important step for both companies’ growing businesses. “Our preliminary selection of Washington County reflects our commitment to American manufacturing and the American worker,” says McCullough. “Increased consumer demand for our products requires increased manufacturing capabilities to complement our other U.S. plants and relationships. Washington County meets our needs with an experienced workforce and an ideal logistical location, plus the outstanding commitment and cooperation from the state, county, TVA [Tennessee Valley Authority], regional utilities and the surrounding cities.” Syuji Nakano, CEO of Nakatetsu Machining Technologies, says, “This joint venture fits with our corporate strategy of growth in the automotive market. After looking at many locations, we are excited about…locating our first manufacturing facility in Washington County. We appreciate the time and effort spent by the state, county, TVA and many local Koyo officials celebrate the opening of their new manufacturing site in Washington County. agencies. We are very confident that the workforce surrounding Washington County will help us in establishing a world-class operation and support our target for growth and expansion.” TOP EMPLOYERS IN JOHNSON CITY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY Mountain States Health Alliance East Tennessee State University Citi Commerce Solution James H. Quillen VA Center American Water Heater Co. Frontier Health City of Johnson City Johnson City School System AT&T Mobility TPI Corporation Wyndham Vacation Resorts Kennametal Inc. White’s Fresh Food Alemite Corp. IJ Distributors Arbor Crafts Dentsply Tulsa Dental Robert Bosh Corp. SOURCE: REPORTED BY EACH COMPANY, DECEMBER 2007 3,541 1,990 1,900 1,540 1,500 1,200 892 832 700 541 510 342 334 325 300 275 250 244 PHOTO CREDIT: JOHNSON CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD Washington County School System 1,200 Advance Call Center Technologies 1,165 Embarq Customer Solutions Center 358 #1902 at www.BusinessFacilities.com 20 NOVEMBER 2008 http://www.jcedb.org http://www.businessfacilities.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities -November 2008 Contents First Word Sanpshots Corporate Moves: Utah Kodak Develops a Megasite in Upstate New York Anatomy of a Deal: Studley Finds a New Space for Myspace Metro Spotlight: Johnson City, TN A Renaissance of Growth in Medical Plastics The Lone Star State Flexes Its Muscles Asia: A Portrait of Growth Sky's the Limit for High-tech in Arizona Corporate Moves: Pennsylvania Ohio Leads the Way Alabama's Tide Rolls to the Future IEDC 2008 Award Winners Advertiser Index Introducing Navigator Livexchange

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