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NEDCO Board Pledges $75,000 to Tech Training Center
The Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) Board of Directors today approved a pledge of $75,000 toward the renovation and construction costs for the Nacogdoches Technical Training Center.
Nacogdoches Technical Training Center Recommended
Raymond Hartfield, AT&T’s Education Industry Practice Manager, presented his Needs Assessment report for the proposed Nacogdoches Technical Training Center at NEDCO’s February 11 board meeting. The report recommends the establishment of a technical training center physically located in Nacogdoches County.
Biomass Construction Job Fair on January 28
Fagen Inc., which is managing the construction process of the biomass power generation plant near Sacul, will be holding a job fair in Nacogdoches next Thursday, January 28, from 10am to 2pm. The Job Fair, in partnership with NEDCO, will be held at the Nacogdoches Workforce Center at 2103 South Street.
Southern Company Begins Construction on Biomass Plant in Nacogdoches County
Southern Power, the subsidiary of Southern Company that acquires, builds, manages and owns wholesale generation assets, today took a major step in building one of the nation’s largest biomass-fueled projects with a groundbreaking ceremony in Sacul, Texas.
Southern Power to Build 100MW Biomass Plant in Nacogdoches County
Southern Power has announced that it is acquiring Nacogdoches Power, LLC from American Renewables, LLC and will move ahead with construction of the planned biomass power plant in Sacul, Texas. Groundbreaking is expected in the fall of 2009 and commercial operation is projected for the summer of 2012.
New V.P. for NEDCO Selected
The officers of the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp. (NEDCO) have selected Peggy Muckelroy as vice president of the organization.
Southwest Scooter to Open Distribution Center, Dealership in Nacogdoches
Southwest Scooter Co. has announced that it will open a regional assembly and distribution center in Nacogdoches, Texas, for motor scooters and all terrain vehicles.
NEDCO Hires Bill King as New President
Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation board members approved hiring Bill King, the longtime editor of an international site relocation magazine, as the group's new president at their meeting Tuesday morning.
NEDCO Purchases 67 Acres for Research & Industrial Park
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New Retail Center Open for Business
Nacogdoches Marketplace II shopping center located across from Wal-Mart, Lowe's Home Improvement, Goodies and Staples at the intersection of US Hwy 259/Business 59 and the loop is now 90% complete.



