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| December 2007 | Archived Newsletters | |||||||||||||||||
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| The Shoals Chosen for TVA Valley TaP Program | ||||||||||||||||||
 The
Shoals has been selected as one of three communities in the
seven-state
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
region to participate in TVA's Valley Targeted and Prepared
Community Program (The Valley TaP Program). The
program is designed to assist communities through a
strategic planning process administered by
Boyette Levy, an Atlanta consulting firm
specializing in economic development, public policy, and
communications strategy. The Shoals Economic Development Authority (SEDA) led the community effort to apply for selection as a targeted community. The SEDA Board of Directors passed a resolution at its September 11, 2007, Board meeting giving its full support to the selection of SEDA and The Shoals as a benefactor of The Valley TaP Program. Additionally, the entire Shoals community threw its energy behind the effort with 27 letters of support from business, government, media, and education leaders offered. The program will involve an in-depth analysis of The Shoals' strengths and weaknesses, identification of its core competencies, a leadership audit, and an assessment of the existing economic development structure. From this analysis, The Shoals should gain greater insight into which industries it should target, including a list of ten target companies. This program should thus be of great benefit to The Shoals. "The Valley Tap Program planning process gives communities the tools they need to enhance their competitiveness for new jobs and investment," said Del Boyette of Boyette Levy. "The communities selected to participate in this year's program have already demonstrated strong local leadership and a sound commitment to supporting economic and community development efforts." This is the second year that TVA's Economic Development program has offered this program to assist communities in the Tennessee Valley region. After a well-received initial program last year, John Bradley, TVA's senior vice president of economic development, is optimistic about the results of this year's program. "Valley communities that completed the planning process offered by The Valley TaP Program during the first year of the program were very pleased with the assistance provided. We believe this new round of communities also will enjoy great benefits for their economic development efforts." |
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Shoals Manufacturers Association Annual Dinner |
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The
Shoals
Manufacturers Association (SMA) held its annual
dinner on November 15 at
Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club. Members of
the SMA, as well as invited guests, enjoyed the opportunity
to strengthen the close ties between the public and private
sectors of the community. |
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| (l to r foreground) Mike Curtis (Alabama State Representative), Phillip Forsythe (Forsythe & Long) | (l to r) Mike Nelson (Shoals Tubular), Ellen Nelson, Ginger Lewey, Curtis Lewey (Applied Chemical Technology) | (l to r) Cal Moss, Doug Sledge (ES Robbins Corporation) | ||||||||||||||||
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| (l to r) Pat Shoemaker, Mayor Bill Shoemaker (City of Tuscumbia) | (l to r) Jane Shirley, Ray Shirley (Applied Chemical Technology) | (l to r) Sally Craig, Earl McGuire (Wise Alloys), Carl Winner (Listerhill Total Maintenance Center) | ||||||||||||||||
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| (l to r) Mac Crosswhite, Jerrie Crosswhite (Robbins LLC), Ashley Mitchell |
(l to r) Sandra Mitchell, Kay Puller |
(l to r) Pam Flournoy, Chip Flournoy (Listerhill Total Maintenance Center) |
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| SEDA Appoints New Officers for FY2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
The Shoals Economic
Development Authority has appointed new officers for the 2008 fiscal year.
The officers for this year are as follows:Roy Rudoph, Chairman Jack Johnson, Vice Chairman Buster Smith, Treasurer Incoming Chairman Roy Rudolph presented outgoing Chairman Macke Mauldin with a plaque commemorating his service to SEDA and congratulated him for the accomplishments of the past year. Chairman Mauldin said that he had enjoyed serving as SEDA’s chairman for the 2007 fiscal year and expressed his appreciation for the support of the community, the Board, and elected officials. He also congratulated the SEDA staff for the success of the past year and for a job well done. |
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| International Floors of America, Inc. to Expand in Florence | ||||||||||||||||||
International
Floors of America, Inc. will soon be expanding its Centiva®
flooring
manufacturing facility in the Florence-Lauderdale Industrial Park in
Florence, Alabama. With impressive sales over the past year, the
company is preparing for anticipated growth over the next two years by
constructing a 20,000-square-foot warehouse and purchasing manufacturing
equipment."We are glad and thankful to the City of Florence for their support and interest in Centiva.® Who would have thought ten years ago that we would become successful in that way to really present a wonderful flooring concept to the architecture and design community? I am also thankful to our employees who worked very hard this year in order for us to serve our customers and to grow the business," said Thomas Trissl, president, International Floors of America, Inc. "Our future plans include a Narrow Space Warehouse, new cutting devices, and steps to manufacture in a much more environmentally friendly perspective, which ensures to continue growing sales and to offer new job opportunities to the community." Florence Mayor Bobby Irons welcomed the expansion: "The new $2.415 million expansion project of International Floors is indeed a great investment in Florence and the Shoals area, and we are very proud of their success. Not only do they provide a solid economic base for our area, but they also have helped the community through their humanitarian contributions for which we are very grateful." Centiva® specializes in custom-design floors that feature an impressive range of possibilities with a variety of patterns, colors, textures, and sizes from which to choose. A photo gallery of the company's products and capabilities can be seen at www.centiva.com. |
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| National Alabama Corporation Update | ||||||||||||||||||
National Alabama Corporation's project to
construct and operate a railcar manufacturing facility in The Shoals
continues on target.The site clearing and preparation for construction of the facility is rapidly moving ahead. Over half of the 1.3 million cubic yards of soil has been moved to date.  A
significant portion of the building footprint is being prepared with crushed
stone for the foundations and footings, which are under construction.
Currently, upwards of 200 construction workers are on site.In addition to the construction of the facility, preparations for the first training classes for the project are underway. National Alabama Corporation and Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) have established an office at 737 E. Avalon Ave. in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Advertisements for AIDT training for positions as manufacturing associates, cell leaders and maintenance technicians began running in the TimesDaily in early November, with an excellent response thus far. Persons interested in applying for AIDT training for the National Alabama Corporation facility may apply at https://jobs.aidt.edu/nac/. |
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The Shoals Training Alliance Schedules Supervisor Training Classes |
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 The Shoals Industry-Education Training Alliance has
once again responded to the needs of existing industry in The Shoals.
Responding to local requests for supervisor training, the Training Alliance
has scheduled two classes to be held early next year at the Shoals
Center for Business and Economic Development. The first class will be
held January 15-16, 2008; the second class will be held February 5-6, 2008.The class, Leadership Skills I, is specifically designed for first-line, team leads and/or new supervisors. At the conclusion of the class, a comprehensive test will be given to participants. Those who pass the test will receive the credential of "AIDT Certified Leader I." How can I sign up for a class? The January class has already filled up. There are two spots available for the February class. If there is enough interest, another class will be scheduled at a later date. If interested, please call SEDA at (256) 764-0351. How much does the class cost? Alabama Industrial Development Training will provide the instructor for the class at no charge to the participants. However, participants will pay a $20 fee to cover the cost of lunch and breaks. |
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