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Alabama Power receives two national awards from Edison Electrical Institute

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, 1:03pm

Alabama Power has received two national awards from the Washington-based Edison Electric Institute.

They won the Emergency Recovery Award for their restoration work following the April 2011 tornadoes. You can read the full press release regarding this award here.

Alabama Power also won the Emergency Assistance Award for the company's work assisting other utilities in 2011 following Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm that caused major damage across the Northeast. You can read the full press release regarding this award here.

Source: Alabama Power

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Troy economic development center helps Ozark and Dale County formulate strategy

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 3:22pm

Troy University’s Center for International Business and Economic Development has helped the City of Ozark and Dale County to fine-tune an approach to job creation and investment in the county.

Under the auspices of the Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corp., the Center developed a three-year strategy aimed at growth of existing businesses and industries, recruiting new businesses to the area and expanding the aviation and aerospace sectors in the county.

“Both public and private sector leaders in Dale County recognized the need to enhance their economic development efforts, and we’re pleased to be able to partner with ODECD to lend our expertise in developing these initiatives for the benefit of Dale County,” said Wiley Blankenship, Director of the University’s Center of International Business and Economic Development.

The plan developed through the collaborative process that included city and county government leaders, civic leaders and business leader

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Bentley Awards Grant to Help Create Jobs in Troy

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, 11:37am

Bentley Awards Grant to Help Create Jobs in Troy

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $700,000 Community Development Block Grant to help bring 190 new jobs to Troy.

Golden Boy Foods is opening a manufacturing facility in the city that will employ 130, and KW Plastics Recycling plans to expand its workforce by 60 people.

CDBG funding will be used to upgrade Troy’s wastewater facility to make it capable of handling additional waste from the two manufacturers.

“Helping expand job opportunities for Alabamians is a vital goal of my administration,” Bentley said. “These two ventures demonstrate Troy’s commitment to attracting new industries and assisting existing businesses to grow.”

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Glass studio fire ruled accidental

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, December 5th, 2011, 4:42pm

TROY, AL (WSFA) - The cause of the fire that destroyed Adams Glass Studio in Troy last week has been ruled accidental - the owners believe it may have sparked in a wood heater.

Multiple units including firefighters from Troy, Goshen, Brundidge, Ozark and elsewhere battled the flames, but in the end the studio which had been in operation for more than 50 years was a total loss.

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Adams Glass Studio a total loss

Submitted by John Shryock

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 11:38am

TROY, AL (WSFA) - A business that's been part of the Pike County community for more than 50 years was destroyed in a large fire Wednesday morning.

Multiple units including firefighters from Troy, Goshen, Brundidge, Ozark and elsewhere battled the flames, but in the end Adams Glass Studio was a complete loss.

The business, located on Highway 231 about five miles from Troy, has been the focus of firefighters' attention most of the day. Late in the afternoon they were still working to put out hotspot fires.

Thick smoke and heavy fire engulfed the decorative glass business and 231 had to be closed to traffic while units fought the blaze. With a tin roof and the structure fully engulfed, units had a challenge on their hands.

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Business proposals focus of workshop in Enterprise

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 3rd, 2011, 2:35pm

Business proposals focus of workshop in Enterprise

TROY – Small businesses can learn more about developing business proposals for the federal government in a Troy University-sponsored program in Enterprise.

“The Government Proposal Process from an Industry Perspective” is slated for 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. October 18 at the Enterprise-Coffee-Geneva Economic Development Corporation in Yancey Parker Industrial Park. The program is provided by the Alabama Small Business Development Network, and TROY’s Small Business Development Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center.

“This program will explore several critical concerns regarding manufacturing proposals for federal contracting opportunities,” said Judy Callin, a Senior Consultant for Troy’s Small Business Development Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center.

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Moe's Southwest Grill set to open in Troy

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 11:25am

Moe's Southwest Grill set to open in Troy

“Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard throughout Troy when Moe’s Southwest Grill opens at 415 Collegedale Street on Saturday, September 24. A Gold Award winner of the 2008 Consumer’s Choice in Chains Awards, Atlanta based Moe’s Southwest Grill’s serves fresh made-to-order burritos and southwest fare in a fun and laid back environment.

“We’re excited to bring the fresh flavors and great value that Moe’s has to offer to the Troy Community,” says Sheental Nangia of Troy University.

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