New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
FLATWOODS, Ky., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site in Flatwoods that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. This new site will enhance coverage in the towns…
Company to create 38 jobs, invest approximately $10 million at its Lexington Lamp Plant
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced GE Lighting will invest approximately $10 million at its Lexington Lamp Plant to produce a new line of energy-efficient lighting products. The expansion, which is in response to customer demand for energy-efficient lighting, will initially create 38 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
“The addition of…
LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Viamedia, the cable industry’s leading independent cable rep firm, today announced an agreement to exclusively represent the advertising sales for EPB Fiber Optics, Chattanooga’s municipally-owned fiber-to-the-premises network.
Under this agreement, Viamedia will represent the local, regional & national advertising sales for EPB Fiber Optics on a wide variety…
New program assures local employers of skilled workforce
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 16, 2011) – Thanks to the launch of Work Ready Communities by the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB) today, Governor Beshear announced today that Kentucky counties can now be certified as “work ready” based on the quality of their labor force.
The new program is designed to transform local economies and give counties a competitive advantage in attracting new…
Company producing 206mph electric bike with Remy motor to now use Remy motor in all racing bikes and commercial motorcycle production
PENDLETON, Ind.,Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. blasts through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30mph to be crowned the first electric bike in the world to exceed 200mph. In an August 14 SCTA*-sanctioned run at the Bonneville…
New contracts increase Beacon scope and net sales diversity between Private and Public Sector –
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Beacon Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc. (OTC BB: BEAC) (www.askbeacon.com), an emerging global leader in the design, implementation and management of high performance Information Technology Systems (ITS) infrastructure solutions, today announces the execution of two agreements with ICS Nett, Inc. (ICS), a Washington,…
Company reopens closed log yard and sawmill operation, creates 12 new jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Breckinridge Forest Products Company, doing business as Breck County Hardwoods, will resume a log yard and sawmill operation in Cloverport, which has been closed since February 2009. The project, in Breckinridge County, will result in the creation of 12 new jobs and a capital investment…
Packaging company’s expansion will result in $3 million investment
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from FP International in Hopkinsville to announce the company will add machine build operation to its Christian County facility. The project will result in 60 new machine manufacturing jobs over the next several years and a $3 million investment in the Commonwealth.
“For more than…
Strong growth in passenger service leads to expansion, new jobs
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined community and airport leaders to announce a plan to expand the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) terminal.
The expansion will create additional flights while significantly increasing the size of the waiting area, baggage handling and pick-up areas. The project will add three full-time and several part-time positions.
“The Owensboro-Daviess County…