NESA | North Eastern Strategic Alliance Economic Development News and Events

•	JOHNSON CONTROLS ANNOUNCES PLAN TO LOCATE NEW FACILITY IN FLORENCE COUNTY
Company will expand presence in South Carolina with a capital investment of more than $100 million and 250 new jobs
•	Trinity Iron Works Announces New Facility in Georgetown County
$500,000 investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs
•	Roche Carolina Celebrates Completion of Expansion Project in Florence County
•	$135 Million Cogeneration Facility to Locate in Darlington County
Co-generation bio-mass power plant to open in Darlington County, creating 30 jobs and investing $135 million
•	Coastal Biodiesel Group Inc. Announces New Facility in Horry County
Coastal Biodiesel to invest $4.5 million and create 50 new jobs.
•	Renewed World Energies Announces New Facility in Georgetown County
$29.3 million investment to create 60 new jobs in Georgetown County
•	S.C. Department of Commerce Brings BuySC Into its Business Services Department
Program helps connect businesses with other in-state companies and suppliers
•	Coast™ Launches New Upscale Apparel Line
Distribution, sales and marketing office to employ 12 over the next three years
•	Distribution Center Opens in Conway Industrial Park
TCI Tire Centers, a Michelin subsidary, to open distribution center in Horry County, invest $1.2mm and create 15 jobs
•	Bamboosa Announces Expansion in Williamsburg County
$500,000 expansion in Williamsburg County expected to create 31 new jobs
•	NESA 2009 Economic Outlook: Progress Seen Despite Turbulent National Economy
•	North Eastern Strategic Alliance Examines 2009 Plans and Prospects at Annual Board Meeting
•	MetalTech Systems to Open Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown County
Recycling systems manufacturer brings invest $4 million and bring 60 new jobs to the area