Growing numbers of businesses across the United States are investing in energy efficiency. These efforts mean more than just energy savings – they can generate economic opportunity as well. A recent study from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) shows the potential large-scale impact investments in energy efficiency can have on a
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Success Story: Kiefer Manufacturing
Local family keeps doors open for largest private employer in Hancock County When the Mayor of Hancock County, Tennessee learned the largest private employer – Kiefer Manufacturing – was planning on shuttering their local factory, he turned to David Greene Jr. and his family to see if they could keep the business up and running.
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In the News: Protomet Expands to Loudon County
Oak Ridge-based manufacturer to invest $29 million and create 200 new jobs The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recently announced the expansion of Protomet into Loudon County. Based in Oak Ridge, the manufacturing, technology, and engineering company will be establishing a new facility in Loudon, Tennessee. Click here to read the full story
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Success Story: Protomet
Flexible funding fuels innovation for Oak Ridge manufacturer Jeff Bohanan always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and used his years of engineering experience at Y-12 to start a consulting business. From there, Bohanan moved into component manufacturing after winning a contract with Mercedes Benz – to the tune of a million parts within five years. “It
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