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PowerSouth recognized for safety milestones

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 2:22pm

PowerSouth recognized for safety milestones

ANDALUSIA, Ala. – Liberty Mutual Insurance, PowerSouth’s workers’ compensation, auto and general liability insurance provider, has recognized the company for another remarkable year of safety in 2012. PowerSouth as a whole achieved a full calendar year with no lost-time accidents – over 1.2 million hours worked safely by more than 500 employees.

PowerSouth continues to set the bar for safety standards in the electric generation and transmission industry. The company’s overall DART (Days Away/Restricted or Transfer) Rate is currently 0.33. The rate reflects the number of recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees that resulted in days away from work, restricted work activity and/or job transfer in any given timeframe. As such, the company received Liberty Mutual’s Silver Safety Award.

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Dothan business man appointed to small business advisory board

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 10:20am

Dothan business man appointed to small business advisory board

Dothan businessman Harry B. Grier, III has been appointed to the Alabama Small Business Development Network Advisory Board as a representative of Troy University’s Small Business Development Center.

Owner of Arch Business Consulting, Inc., Grier, who has a background in the banking industry, has been affiliated with TROY’s SBDC serving as a guest speaker at various training and educational programs, and has been a “go-to expert” for SBDC counselors for commercial lending expertise, said Sandra Lucas, the center’s director.

“Harry Grier is the absolute perfect choice to serve as our representative on the Alabama SBDC Network Advisory Board,” Lucas said.

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Rite Aid Foundation awards $15,000 to Impact Alabama

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 11:47am

Rite Aid Foundation awards $15,000 to Impact Alabama

The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $15,000 grant to Impact Alabama. A non-profit organization based in Birmingham, Impact Alabama works collaboratively with higher education institutions and their surrounding communities in order to develop and implement social justice projects that work to achieve fundamental and systemic change throughout the State of Alabama. The organization will use the grant to expand FocusFirst, a vision screening program for children ages six months to five years, in Head Start classrooms and lower-income daycares across the state. The Rite Aid Foundation previously awarded Impact Alabama a $15,000 grant in 2010.

“Every child deserves quality healthcare, regardless of their environment or their family’s ability to pay,” said Gayle Rife, Manager of The Rite Aid Foundation.

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Gov. Bentley to discuss upcoming state sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 1:55pm

Gov. Bentley to discuss upcoming state sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items

Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday will hold a news conference in the State Capitol to discuss Alabama’s upcoming state sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items. The Governor will also recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week throughout the state of Alabama.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m.

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Troy's marketing boot camp aimed at small business owners

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 1:55pm

Small business owners can learn effective marketing processes during a “Marketing Boot Camp” hosted by Troy University’s Small Business Development Center.

The half-day seminar is from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. March 5 at the Pike County Economic Development Center, located at 100 Industrial Blvd., in Troy.

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Gov Bentley to participate in AL Agribusiness Council report release

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 1:59pm

Gov Bentley to participate in AL Agribusiness Council report release

Governor Robert Bentley will join members of the Alabama Agribusiness Council on Tuesday to release a report on the economic impact of agriculture and forestry in Alabama.

The study was compiled by Auburn University’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. It was a collaborative effort between several public and private entities to develop a baseline of data to underscore the importance of agriculture and forestry products in Alabama. The last time a report of this scope was compiled was in 1989.

Tuesday’s news conference is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the RSA Plaza Terrace, located at 770 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor in Montgomery

Source: Press Office for Governor Robert Bentely

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Troy Lockheed Martin plant profiled as 'best plant' in IndustryWeek publication

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, January 18th, 2013, 3:38pm

Troy Lockheed Martin plant profiled as 'best plant' in IndustryWeek publication

CLEVELAND, Ohio/January 17, 2013 — IndustryWeek, the leading publication serving executives and operations leaders in the manufacturing industry, has announced the winners of its 23rd annual IW “Best Plants Awards”.

This annual program salutes outstanding North American manufacturing facilities on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction, and create stimulating and rewarding work environments.

The 2012 IndustryWeek Best Plants, profiled in the January issue, are (in alphabetical order):