The Power of a Spectacular Team

They sure make us better

By: Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

                    

The other day, I was sitting at a bar in the Atlanta airport, waiting for my flight to begin boarding. Along with a couple fellow road warriors, we chatted about the life of a business traveler and thanked our lucky stars for our support teams. Although I had internet connection and my tablet, I was acutely aware of the vast amount of work taking place in my absence.

Our Team Makes Us Better:

For anyone not aware of what it takes to manage a constant flow of economic development branding and marketing projects, our team includes brand strategists, writers, designers, public relations experts, videographers, web programmers, and a top flight project management team. When some of us are traveling to client meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and an occasional vacation, the work still has to get done. It’s a beautifully-orchestrated thing, pushing projects through the pipeline, on time and on budget. With a workload that includes the development of community logos, slogans, websites, videos, brochures, e-mail campaigns, social media marketing, and countless other tactics, we couldn’t make it all happen without this group of professional marketers.

Our Advisors:

We also understand that we don’t have all the answers. Our clients throw us new challenges almost every day, and when something comes up that’s a bit puzzling, we have an Advisory Board made up of industry leaders who almost always have an answer. This august group is made up of specialists in regionalism, workforce, business retention and expansion, site selection, and young professionals (YPs). Having such a great group of friends and advisors on our team helps us to better serve our clients and the economic development industry. Sometimes, we even bring these people directly into a client project, adding them to the paid professional team.

Our Allies:

I learned a long time ago that there is no way that Brand Acceleration can, or should, try to be all things to all people. Because my philosophy is to do one thing, economic development marketing, and be the best in that category, we still seek avenues to serve client needs through allied relationships. Being the perfectionists that we are, we won’t send clients to just anyone. The last thing we want is to hear that we referred a client to a company that provided inferior service. Getting on our referral list is no easy task. We know these people very well before we ever refer them.

So, when our clients and friends have needs for such services as competitive analysis, workforce and skills assessment, strategic planning, site location advisement, lead generation, fund raising, incentives evaluation, GIS services, and several others, we can steer them to trustworthy leaders.

When my flight finally boarded, I left with confidence that over our eight years in business, we have put together a team that allows me to recline my seat, close my eyes, and know that all is well in my world.

My best wishes to you for similar solitude,

Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Branding // Marketing Communications // Public Relations

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Good News: 3-9-2015

Here are just a few of the recent jobs announcements that have crossed my desk in recent weeks.

In Hopkinsville, Kentucky, farm equipment maker Fimco, Inc. will open and create 15 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Mitch Robinson, CEcD.

Plastic container maker IRIS USA will open in Surprise, Arizona, creating 100 jobs. Congrats to site consultant Larry Gigerich of Ginovus.

In Boone County, Indiana, D-A Lubricant, Inc., a provider of auto lubricants, will expand and create 25 jobs. Congrats to economic developer and Brand Acceleration client Molly Whitehead.

Engineering and construction firm Bechtel Corporation will open its headquarters in Reston, Virginia, creating 700 jobs.

In Troy, Michigan, ORBBEC 3D Technology International will open and hire 40 workers.

In Hillsboro, Oregon, identity management firm Eid Passport, Inc. will expand and hire 40 people.

Physical fitness products provider Prophet Corporation will expand and add 12 jobs in Owatonna, Minnesota.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Langham Logistics will expand and hire 20 people.

Medical services provider Medytox Solutions, Inc. will open in West Palm Beach, Florida, creating 60 jobs.

In Lake Odessa, Michigan, food processor Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Inc. will expand and create 35 jobs.

SHALAG US, Inc., a maker of non-woven materials, will expand and create 40 jobs in Granville County, NC.

Porcelain tile maker Gruppo Concorde will open a facility in Maury County, Tennessee, creating 180 jobs.

In Madison, Wisconsin, healthcare services provider Exact Sciences Corporation will expand and hire 750 people.

In Henderson County, North Carolina, biopharma company RAUMEDIC will locate and hire 138 people.

In Livingston, Louisiana, EPIC Piping, a maker of pipe products, will open and hire 560 people.

SAW Capital, LLC, a business solutions firm, will expand in Indianapolis, Indiana, creating 29 jobs.

In Harbor Beach, Michigan, food products maker SensientFlavors will expand and create 28 jobs.

Metalplate Galvanizing, a hot-dip galvanizing provider, will open in Jennings, Louisiana, creating 104 jobs.

In Union County, North Carolina, safety products maker Scott Technologies, Inc. will expand and hire 67 workers.

In Winfield, Kansas, Newell Rubbermaid will expand and add 320 employees.

HealthX, Inc., a provider of technology to the healthcare industry, will expand in Indianapolis, Indiana, creating 40 jobs.

In Charlotte, North Carolina, food maker Frito-Lay will expand and create 35 jobs.

Thermal management technology provider Gentherm, Inc. will expand in Farmington Hills, Michigan, creating 150 jobs.

In Natchez, Mississippi, resource recovery company Delta-Energy Group, LLC will open and create 91 jobs.

Target Corporation will open an online order fulfillment center in York County, Pennsylvania, creating 250 jobs.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, defense and security services provider Raytheon will expand and hire 250 people.

Polymer and adhesive maker Specialty Polymers will expand in Chester County, South Carolina, creating 5 jobs.

In Petersburg, Virginia, Big Trouble Malting and Spirits will open a facility, creating 9 jobs.

Mig Molding, a plastics company, will open in the Village of Almont, Michigan, creating 35 jobs.

Machinery and engine maker Caterpillar will expand in LaGrange, Georgia, creating 50 jobs.

In Holland Charter Township, Michigan, office furniture maker OMT-VEYHL USA will expand and create 206 jobs.

Pharma and chemical company TriclinicLabs, Inc. will open in Lafayette, Indiana, creating 10 jobs.

In Hoke County, North Carolina, Butterball, LLC will expand and hire 367 people.

In New York’s Mohawk Valley, Amsterdam Printing and Litho will expand and create 40 jobs.

In Hancock County, Indiana, John Morrell Food Group will open a distribution center and hire 260 workers. Congrats to economic developer and Brand Acceleration client Skip Kuker.

Machine services provider Toolamation Services, Inc. will open in Kenosha, Wisconsin, hiring 65 people.

In Jacksonville, Florida, Volkswagen will open a distribution center and hire 100 people.

Precision manufacturer LIEPOLD, Inc. will expand and hire 20 people in Windsor, Connecticut.

In Lake County, Indiana, stair systems maker American Stair Corporation, Inc. will open and create 180 jobs.

In Fort Mill, South Carolina, Furniture HomeStore will establish a corporate campus and hire 200 people. Congrats to economic developer David Swenson.

Biopharma company Cardio3 BioSciences will open in Rochester, Minnesota, creating 33 jobs.

In Chicago, Illinois, MeadJohnson, a maker of pediatric nutrition products, will locate its headquarters and hire 200 people.

Stratice Healthcare, LLC, a provider of healthcare technology, will expand in Hamilton County, Indiana, creating 43 jobs.

Total Jobs Announcements: 5,702

Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Branding // Marketing Communications // Public Relations

Indianapolis, Indiana:

Office: 317.536.6255

Fax: 317.222.1425

Cell: 317.523.7380

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Focused on Excellence

Avoid mediocrity and overconfidence

By: Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

                   

Having lived through several economic cycles, I’ve seen more than a few recessions and recoveries. I’ve also seen companies succeed or fail because of the ability or inability to manage the shifts. It has always amazed me to watch how business owners respond to times of feast and famine.

During tough times, just as in the business startup period, business owners will do just about anything for a client. They pull out all the stops, providing excellent service and delivering well above customer expectations. Then, when the economy improves and business is good, owners often forget the importance of excellence and become complacent and arrogant, often killing their golden goose.

In the marketing and public relations business, history is littered with the dry white bones of agencies that were once darlings of the industry. They often forgot what caused their success and then died a painful and embarrassing death.

I remember one agency that was launched by four bright young men who had outstanding backgrounds and buckets of talent and creativity. They worked hard, dazzled their clients, and grew their agency into a company where people wanted to work and with which companies wanted to do business. The company began attracting larger clients and cash poured in. Cha-ching!

A series of painful mistakes

But then, something changed. The four owners forgot their humble beginnings. They became proud and arrogant, making dumb moves that clients and employees seriously disliked.

One of the first things that got noticed was that the owners were unavailable. Scheduling a meeting or phone conversation with them was nearly impossible. They were just too busy for such things.

Then, in an effort to grow revenues and maximize their very valuable time, they dramatically raised prices and installed software to track every billable minute. When a client called, the clock was started and charges were tallied.

A painful ending

Over time, many of the agency’s original and smaller clients vanished, along with much of its best talent. A handful of larger clients remained and the company was seriously vulnerable. One day, the firm’s largest client announced that it was leaving, going to another agency. Ironically, the new agency was a small boutique firm, owned by a group of hungry owners who would do anything for their clients. In short order, this once proud company lost its luster and suffered an agonizing and sad demise. Jobs were lost, homes were lost, and many people were hurt.

Last week, I was in a community, visiting with economic developers, elected officials, and community stakeholders, listening to their passion for economic growth. With a somewhat high unemployment rate, these people are willing to do whatever it takes for jobs and investment. They told me stories of the extremes to which they go to attract and court employers. Their “whatever it takes” approach is encouraging to see. Whether a project will bring ten jobs or hundreds makes no difference. These people will tear down any barriers to make the deal happen. Period.

My promise

At Brand Acceleration, we’ve been blessed with great success. In just a few years, we’ve grown into a leading marketing, public relations, and website development firm by remaining passionately focused on providing excellent service in one industry – economic development. My promise is that we will never forget who brought us to this point.

Our wonderful clients have entrusted us with a very important place on their teams. A role we will never take for granted. They see us as more than just a vendor. They understand that we are part of the team and will do whatever it takes to help them succeed.

I also know that if it were not for our team of brand strategists, researchers, writers, designers, programmers, videographers, and expert vendors, we could never deliver such a high level of excellence.

And, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our valued allies. We can’t do everything and proudly rely on friends to provide such services as community assessment, workforce development, site consulting, business retention and expansion counsel, lead generation, GIS services, fundraising, and countless others. We know we always have friends who can work alongside us to serve the needs of our clients.

As we move into the New Year, my promise to our clients, staff, allies, and the economic development industry is to provide excellent service and fare pricing. We will always live up to our promises and will never let you down. I know we play an important part and promise to remain focused on your success.

Thank you very much,

Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Branding // Marketing Communications // Public Relations

Indianapolis, Indiana:

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Good Economic News

Here are just a few of the recent jobs announcements that have crossed my desk in recent weeks.

In Montgomery City, Missouri, potato chip and snack maker Uncle Ray’s will open and hire 110 people.

In Greensboro, North Carolina, chemical company Ecolab, Inc. will expand and create 45 jobs.

In Joplin, Missouri, shed maker Cook Portable warehouses will open and hire 80 people. Congrats to economic developer Rob O’Brian.

NHK International Corporation, a maker of auto suspensions, will grow in Novi, Michigan, creating 26 jobs.

In York County, South Carolina, precision products maker Schaeffler Group North America will expand and create 112 jobs. Congrats to economic developer David Swenson.

In Richland, South Carolina, food distributor Hardon House Food Products will expand and hire 55 people.

Agility Fuel Systems, a maker of vehicle fuel systems, will open in Rowan County, North Carolina, creating 149 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Robert Van Geons.

CGI will open a facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, creating 400 jobs.

Mercedes-Benz USA will open its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, creating 800 jobs.

In Clark County, Indiana, plastics compounders Chemtrusion, Inc. and MyTex Polymers USA Corporation will expand and hire 11 workers.

In Buncombe County, North Carolina, White Labs, Inc., a provider to the brewing and wine industries, will open and hire 56 people.

Biopharma products supplier Emergent BioSolutions will expand in Baltimore, Maryland, creating 158 jobs.

In Athens, Tennessee, auto component maker Denso will expand and create 400 jobs.

In Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County, Georgia, wood processing startup Choice Wood, Inc. will create 50 jobs.

Medical device maker SGS Specialty Group will expand in Columbia City, Indiana, creating 17 jobs.

Auto components maker Android Industries will expand and hire 131 workers in Detroit, Michigan.

In Scott County, Indiana, label maker Multi-Color Corporation will expand and create 154 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Robert Peacock.

Educational supply company ReallyGoodStuff.com will expand and hire 44 people in Kansas City, Missouri.

In Bowling Green, Kentucky, KapStone Container Corporation will expand and create 30 jobs.

Merritt Island Boat Works will open in Brevard County, Florida, creating 380 jobs.

In Dooly County, Georgia, Tyson Foods will expand and hire 500 people.

Plastics maker Sirmax North America, Inc. will open in Anderson, Indiana, creating 50 jobs.

Rite Aid Corporation will open a distribution center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, creating 600 jobs.

In Walker, Michigan, seating maker Irwin Seating Company will expand and add 60 workers.

In Gwinnett, Georgia, Validation & Engineering Group will open and hire 20 people.

Auto components maker LOC Performance Products, Inc. will expand in Plymouth, Michigan, hiring 95 people.

Polydeck Screen Corporation, a maker of screen media, will expand in Spartanburg, South Carolina, creating 40 jobs.

In Mesa, Arizona, Apple Computer will open a command center and hire 150 workers.

Logistics provider Bluegrass Supply Chain Services will expand in Bowling Green, Kentucky, creating 55 jobs.

Auto supplier OMR Automotive will open in Speedway, Indiana, and hire 60 people.

Vinegar maker Marukan will open and hire 15 people in Spalding County, Georgia.

Near Lake Charles, Louisiana, Live Oak LNG will open a liquefied natural gas facility and hire 100 workers.

Metal stamping company Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC will expand in Stanford, Kentucky, adding 20 employees.

In Natchez, Mississippi, paper products supplier Von Drehle will open and create 100 jobs.

In Fayette County, Georgia, Osmose Utilities Services will open and hire 100 people.

Total Jobs Announcements: 5,173

Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Branding // Marketing Communications // Public Relations

Indianapolis, Indiana:

Office: 317.536.6255

Fax: 317.222.1425

Cell: 317.523.7380

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Good Economic News - Over 8,000 New Jobs!

Here are just a few of the recent jobs announcements that have crossed my desk in recent weeks.

In Charlotte, North Carolina, financial giant Wells Fargo will expand and add 83 workers.

In Boone County, Indiana, IT firm Smart IT will open and create 85 jobs. Congrats to economic developer and Brand Acceleration client Molly Whitehead on a job well done.

Food maker Archer Daniels Midland will open in Erlanger, Kentucky, creating 200 jobs.

In Sherman, Texas, Renew Blue Industries will open a recycling facility and hire 100 people.

In Laurens County, South Carolina, packaging products maker CCL Label DES will expand and create 98 jobs.

At three locations in Michigan, electric motor maker Brose New Boston, Inc. will expand and add 475 workers.

In Plantersville, Mississippi, furniture maker OptimComfort, Inc. will open and hire 70 people.

In Bluffton, Indiana, electric motor maker Bluffton Motor Works will expand and add 70 workers.

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Mid-Continent Nail Corporation will expand and create 91 jobs.

Transportation industry products maker Hubner Manufacturing Corporation will expand and hire 50 people in Charleston County, South Carolina.

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Honeywell will expand and add 60 workers.

E-commerce provider Memory Ventures will open in Fishers, Indiana, creating 134 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Tim Gropp.

In Beloit, Wisconsin, Chicago Fittings will open and hire 20 people.

Tosaf USA, a maker of advanced polymers, will open in Gaston County, North Carolina, creating 75 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Donny Hicks.

In Venore, Tennessee, Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA, Inc. will expand and add 150 workers.

In Louden County, Virginia, medical device maker K2M Group Holdings, Inc. will expand and add 97 workers.

Limestone Quarrier Indiana Limestone Company will expand in Oolitic and Bloomington, Indiana, creating 75 jobs.

In Iowa, soybean processor Ag Processing, Inc. will expand and hire 20 workers.

In Calcasieu, Louisiana, Venture Global LNG will open a liquefied natural gas facility and hire 100 people.

In Putnam County, Indiana, Scorpion Protective Coatings, Inc. will expand and create 25 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Bill Dory.

Safety Training Services, Inc. a training firm, will expand in Lake County, Indiana, creating 16 jobs.

Packaging maker Sigma Packaging, LLC will expand in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, creating 43 jobs.

In Clinton, Tennessee, 3M Company will locate a facility and create 100 jobs.

In Columbus, Ohio, online retailer SupplyHouse.com, will open a fulfillment center and hire 40 people.

Plastics maker Suburban Plastics will expand in Grenada, Mississippi, creating 60 jobs.

In Augusta County, Virginia, heat exchanger maker Provides Metalmeccanica SrL will open and hire 45 people.

Industrial contractor Reinicke Athens, Inc. will open in Laurens County, South Carolina, creating 30 jobs.

In Coldwater, Michigan, pork processing firm Clemens Food Group will open and hire 800 people.

Healthcare company Cardinal Health will expand in Indianapolis, Indiana, creating 85 jobs.

In Oxford, Mississippi, mortgage technology provider FNC, Inc. will open and hire 310 employees.

Machining company UPS Midstream will open in Jena, Louisiana, creating 95 jobs.

In Schuykill County, Pennsylvania, consulting firm TruBridge will open and hire 100 workers.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, insurance provider Conner Insurance, Inc. will expand and create 23 jobs.

In Greenwood County, South Carolina, wood pellet maker Portucel, SA will open and create 70 jobs.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, electronic heath record provider iSALUS will expand and add 136 employees.

Lear Corporation, an auto component supplier, will expand in Portage, Indiana, creating 96 jobs.

In Jackson, Tennessee, Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Alabama, LLC will expand and hire 35 people.

Coatings maker Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC will expand in Charleston, South Carolina, creating 15 jobs.

In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Iowa Brewing Company will open and hire 16 people.

Automotive supplier M-TEK will open in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, creating 100 jobs.

IT provider CloudBlue will expand in Indianapolis, Indiana, creating 50 jobs.

In Wake County, North Carolina, Overland Contracting, Inc., an engineering and construction firm, will open and hire 89 people.

At two locations in Michigan, robotic assembly line maker The Paslin Company will open in Harris County, Georgia, hiring 90 people.

In Fargo, North Dakota, business services provider Integreon will expand and hire 100 people.

Healthcare provider Edmedics LLC will expand in Louisville, Kentucky, creating 17 jobs.

In Spencer, Iowa, Simonsen Iron Works will open and hire 28 people.

Real estate firm Kite Realty Group will expand and hire 69 people in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Materials handling company Coperion Corporation will expand in Wythe County, Virginia, creating 22 jobs.

In Ponchtoula, Louisiana, Elmer Chocolate Manufacturing will expand and create 20 jobs.

Logistics services provider Hyundai Glovis Georgia will open in Harris County, Georgia, hiring 190 people.

Software provider Adminovate, Inc. will expand and create 81 jobs in Philadelphis, Pennsylvania.

In Bowling Green, Kentucky, brake maker Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake will open and hire 75 workers.

Mining equipment maker Deister Machine Company will expand in Indianapolis, Indiana, creating 110 jobs.

In Minden, Nebraska, Royal Engineered Composites will expand and hire 30 workers.

In Warsaw, Kentucky, pet food maker FreshChoice Complete Diet Products will open and hire 22 people.

Grain Processing Corporation, a maker of corn products, will expand in Washington, Indiana, creating 16 jobs.

In South Bend, Indiana, molded rubber products maker South Bend Modern Molding will expand and hire 80 people.

In Clark County, Indiana, NIBCO, Inc., a maker of valves and fittings, will expand and add 40 workers.

Retailer Target Corporation  will open a fulfillment center in Memphis, Tennessee, creating 400 jobs.

In Livonia, Michigan, insurance technology firm David Corporation will expand and hire 26 people.

Wood products maker Cox Industries, Inc. will expand and hire 60 people in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

IT services provider Thomas Automation Management LLC will expand in Carroll County, Virginia, creating 15 jobs.

In Middlebury, Indiana, trailer maker Grand Design RV will expand and create 330 jobs.

Power distribution maker Universal Electric Corporation will expand in Washington County, Pennsylvania, creating 300 jobs.

Auto components maker Haring will open a facility in Hartwell, Georgia, creating 800 jobs.

Fresh produce distributor Castellini Group will open in Clayton County, Georgia, creating 300 jobs.

Kindred Healthcare will expand and hire 500 people in Louisville, Kentucky.

Total Jobs Announcements: 8,153

Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Branding // Marketing Communications // Public Relations

Indianapolis, Indiana:

Office: 317.536.6255

Cell: 317.523.7380

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Good Economic News - Nearly 11,000 Jobs Announced!

Here are just a few of the recent jobs announcements that have come our way in recent weeks.

In Jay County, Indiana, injection molder Carrera Manufacturing, Inc. will expand and add 102 workers. Congrats to economic developer Bill Bradley.

Agricultural products maker Monsanto Company will expand in Muscatine, Iowa, creating 51 jobs.

Professional and technology services provider Serco, Inc. will expand in Lawton, Oklahoma, creating 475 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Barry Albrecht on a job well done.

In Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Gordon Food Service will open a distribution center and hire 275 workers.

Auto parts maker LTC Roll & Engineering Co., Inc. will open an operation in St. Clair County, Michigan, creating 90 jobs.

Burkert Fluid Control Systems will expand in Huntersville, North Carolina, creating 61 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Ryan McDaniels.

In Ascension and St. Charles Parishes, Louisiana, Momentum Specialty Chemicals, Inc. will expand and create 140 jobs.

Oak Valley Hardwoods, Inc. will expand in Graham County, North Carolina, creating 114 jobs.

In Sanford, Florida, adhesive sealant maker Hernon Manufacturing will expand and add 20 workers.

Tire maker Bridgestone Americas, Inc. will open a new headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, creating 607 jobs.

In Fayette County, Pennsylvania, The Boeing Company will expand and create 168 jobs.

In Johnson County, Indiana, CNC machining provider CL Tech, Inc. will expand and add 30 workers. Congrats to economic developer Cheryl Morphew.

At the Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma, Linde Process Plants will expand and add 20 workers.

In Lake Mary, Florida, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas will open its headquarters and create 100 jobs.

In Atlanta, Georgia, Greenway Health, LLC, a health information provider, will open and create 150 jobs.

In Clarendon County, South Carolina, lift maker Peak Cord will open and create 59 jobs.

Steel maker Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc. will expand in Adams County, Indiana, creating 45 jobs.

In Randolph County, North Carolina, plastic injection molder Technimark will expand and add 160 workers.

Dairy producer owned Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative will expand in Luana, Iowa, creating 10 jobs.

Mobile home builder Live Oak Homes will expand and create 200 jobs in Coffee County, Georgia.

In Clarksdale, Mississippi, bag maker Drumheller Packaging will expand and create 20 jobs.

Wire and cable maker Southwire Company will expand and hire 105 workers in Bremen, Indiana.

Audio products maker Harman International Industries is building a headquarters in Novi, Michigan, where it will employ up to 1,000 people.

Siligan Plastics will open a facility in Erie County, Pennsylvania, creating 30 jobs.

Auto components maker Linamar North Carolina, Inc. will expand in Buncombe County, North Carolina, adding 150 workers.

Mining company Romarco Minerals, Inc. will open in Lancaster County, South Carolina, adding 270 employees.

In Mentone, Indiana, crop service provider North Central Cooperative, Inc. will expand and create 15 jobs.

In Lewisburg, Tennessee, tank refurbisher Ditech Testing will open and hire 77 people.

In Bay County, Michigan, auto parts maker Mando America Corporation will expand and add 25 workers.

Original Footwear will open in Morristown, Tennessee, creating 182 jobs.

In Floyd County, Indiana, pool mmaker Chester Pool Systems, Inc. will expand and hire 21 workers.

In Keokuk, Iowa, biotech company VAMA will expand and add 45 workers.

In South Elgin, Illinois, food maker Fuji Food Products, Inc. will expand and create 110 jobs.

Oxford Pharmaceuticals, LLC will open in Birmingham, Alabama, creating 200 jobs.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, CTL Engineering of Indiana, Inc. will expand and hire 25 people.

IT services provider UNISYS will locate in Richmond County, Georgia, creating 52 jobs.

In Lenoir County, North Carolina, chemical maker DuPont will expand and hire 18 people.

In Saginaw County, Michigan, Fullerton Tool Company will expand and hire 58 people.

Glass maker Guardian Industries will expand in Galax, Virginia, creating 30 jobs.

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota drivetrain maker TEAM Industries will expand and hire 16 workers.

Healthcare services provider McKesson Medical-Surgical will expand and hire 225 people.

In Jefferson County, Indiana, vehicle lighting maker Grote Industries, LLC will expand and add 33 employees. Congrats to economic developer Nathan Hadley.

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Printfly Corporatin, a provider of printing services, will open and create 53 jobs.

Auto component maker Fisher Dynamics will open a facility in Evansville, Indiana, creating 169 jobs.

Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. will open a facility in Illinois, creating 1,000 jobs.

In Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Nestle Waters North America will open a bottling facility and hire 40 people.

STEC USA, an auto component maker, will open a facility in Madison Heights, Michigan, creating 176 jobs.

Wire maker Zapp Precision Wire will expand in Summerville, South Carolina, adding 20 workers.

In Hickman, Kentucky, Riverine Fisheries International, LLC will open a processing operation and hire 110 people.

Rubber coated materials maker Wilverine Advanced Materials will expand and hire 93 people in Montgomery County, Virginia.

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, data protection firm Code42 will open and hire 400 people.

In Laurens County, Georgia, die maker AWEBA Group will open and create 52 jobs.

In Vanderburgh County, Indiana, mining support provider Pillar Innovations, LLC will expand and create 15 jobs.

Rail tank maker Vertex Rail will open in Wilmington, North Carolina, creating 1,300 jobs.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, association management firm Raybourn Group will expand and add 35 employees.

Providence Foods, LLC will open a facility in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, creating 65 jobs.

In Council Bluffs, Iowa, logistics provider XTL, Inc. will open and hire 50 people.

Furniture maker Kimball International will consolidate two operations in Dubois County, Indiana, adding 160 workers.

In Tuscola, Illinois, Cronus Fertilizers will open a facility and hire 175 people.

Garden products maker FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company will open in Anderson County, South Carolina, creating 27 jobs.

IT delivery provider Cognizant will open in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating 500 jobs. Congrats to economic developer Jeff Edge.

In Chester, Pennsylvania, engineering firm Day & Zimmerman will open and create 98 jobs.

Industrial coatings maker Baril Coatings USA, LLC will expand and create 16 jobs in Steuben County, Indiana.

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ClearEdge Wholesale Glass will open and hire 120 people.

In Morgan County, Georgia, flooring maker Mannington Mills will expand and hore 200 workers.

Auto parts maker OTICS USA, Inc. will open a facility in Sevierville, Tennessee and hire 117 people.

Health care services provider Aperture Credentialing will expand in Louisville, Kentucky, creating 30 jobs.

Lighting maker Amerlux has relocated to Oakland, New Jersey, creating 250 jobs.

In Kosciusko County, Indiana, orthopedics maker Alpha Manufacturing & Design, LLC will expand and hire 32 people.

Modular home maker Apex Homes of PA will expand in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, creating 60 jobs.

Total Jobs Announcements: 10,947

Jim Walton

CEO

Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Branding // Marketing Communications // Public Relations

Indianapolis, Indiana:

Office: 317.536.6255

Fax: 317.222.1425

Cell: 317.523.7380

jim@brandaccel.com

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