RIR Construction Continues (WRIC
The next phase of construction at Richmond International Raceway gets underway today. 8News is told concrete will be poured for the mezzanine and club levels of the grand stand. The raceway is adding an additional 8,000 seats to be completed in time for the 2007 racing season next March. more.
News Article
Cocke County Online - The backhoe operator had to take great care, said Barding, because the pipeline operates at pressures ranging from 400 to 700 pounds per square inch. In other construction projects, Barding said that the utility has been placing about 4,000 feet of . more.
Report: Jobs aplenty in Florida (Orlando Business Journal)
Florida had the fastest job growth rate in the nation, the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation says in its September report. more.
Backers of biodiesel plant fail to sway Harvey residents
New Orleans Times-Picayune - This is in no way a refinery,” said Trucksess, who estimated that the plant could create 20 full-time jobs and 100 construction jobs. “We’re probably safer than your local gas stations.” Residents also used the meeting to quiz several officials from . more.
Corporate report (The Herald-Tribune)
Caterpillar Inc. — The heavy-equipment maker said it is targeting more than $50 billion in annual sales by 2010, up more than 20 percent from current levels, despite a weaker U.S. economy and slowing demand in key markets. more.
Hamlin Township Fire gets new equipment
Lansing State Journal - HAMLIN TWP. ? The Hamlin Township Fire Department has received new advanced rescue equipment made possible through grants and donations. This equipment is for vehicle accidents or other situations like farm and building construction accidents . more.