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The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce continues to celebrate our 2009 Chamber of the Year Award. Watch WBKO-TV's complete interview with Chamber President & CEO James N. Hizer, CEcD.
Labels: Chamber of the Year Chamber Celebrates Transpark GroundbreakingPosted by Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce - 9/10/2009 03:49:00 PM
Officials from Warren County and the City of Bowling Green, along with members of the board of directors for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority (BGAEDA) and the Intermodal Transportation Authority (ITA), celebrated the groundbreaking of the Kentucky Transpark speculative building today during a ceremony attended by more than 50 people.
"The spec building is a tremendous asset for the Kentucky Transpark. As an example of what can be built at the Transpark, this building will become the highlight of prospective client tours and for our marketing efforts," said Rick Wilson, chairman of the ITA Board of Directors. "Not only are we proud that this building will help attract new clients, but also we're happy to announce that its construction is a partnership with the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority," he added. A state-of-the-art addition to the Transpark, the speculative building-a pre-engineered steel structure with steel-insulated panels-will be located on 10 acres of land next to Cannon Automotive Solutions, Inc., at the corner of Jody Richards Drive and Commonwealth Boulevard. The building is meant to provide an example of what can be built at the Transpark, and it can be leased or sold to prospective Transpark tenants for their own purposes. "Over half of the attraction clients with whom we come into contact are seeking existing buildings," explained James N. Hizer, CEcD, president of the ITA and BGAEDA, as well as president and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. "The spec building can be easily customized to meet a tenant's specific needs." Hizer continued, "A building such as this will elevate our competitiveness in bringing more high-paying jobs to the Transpark. The communities that we compete with for projects on a regular basis have spec buildings like the one we are constructing. By having such a building at the Transpark, we're leveling the playing field and giving companies one more reason to locate at this impressive business park." The heavy-industrial-zoned building will meet all standards of the American Institute of Steel Construction. The building's floor area is 72,000 square feet, with an expandable area of an additional 45,000 square feet. Its dimensions are 300 feet by 240 feet. Additional specifications of the building include:
The building architect is Ken Lasley, AIA; the building contractor for the project is Scott, Murphy and Daniel, LLC; the site contractor is Stewart-Richey Construction, Inc.; and the site engineer is DDS Engineers. The City-County Planning Commission of Warren County approved the detailed development plan for the project. "The BGAEDA is pleased to be a part of today's groundbreaking for the Transpark spec building. The Transpark is already a very attractive business park for prospective tenants, and the spec building only enhances its appeal," said BGAEDA Board of Directors Chairman Doug Gorman. "This will be yet another reason for us to promote the Transpark as it contributes an enormous value to our first-class business park." For more information about the speculative building and the Transpark, contact Vice President of Property Development and Public Policy R. Marc Elliott, CEcD, AICP at 270-781-2016 or marc@bgchamber.com. Labels: Economic Development, Groundbreaking, Kentucky Transpark, Speculative Building Chamber Green Scene Issue #22: Greenwheelbalance.comPosted by Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce - 9/10/2009 02:29:00 PM
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 CONTACT: Katie Folk McNeely Pigott & FoxFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2009 GREENWHEELBALANCE.COM HELPS DRIVERS “GO GREEN” Steel Wheel Weights’ Environmental Benefits Are Focus of New Web Site BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With an increasing number of car owners looking for ways to be more environmentally responsible, a new Web site launched today educates consumers on a simple, but often overlooked, step they can take to be ‘greener’ drivers. The site, www.greenwheelbalance.com, offers numerous resources designed to educate the public on wheel weights, particularly the environmental benefits of steel (as opposed to lead) weights. The site, which is operated by the BADA wheel weight division of Hennessy Industries, provides up-to-date coverage of state-by-state wheel weight legislation, the environmental benefits of steel vs. lead, and other helpful information, including: · BADA steel certified shop list – Site users can access a list of auto shops in their areas offering BADA steel wheel weights simply by entering their ZIP codes. · Educational video – a short video about environmentally friendly steel weight weights and the nationwide shift from lead to steel. Legislation tracker – U.S. map with current status of wheel weight legislation in each state. News articles – full news clips from publications across the country covering the steel wheel weight issue and related legislation. “Why Steel?” fact sheet and FAQs – general information about the history of the wheel weight issue, the hazards of lead wheel weights and the environmental benefits of steel. Tips for getting involved – suggestions for reaching out to legislators, shop owners, friends and family and sharing information about environmentally friendly steel wheel weights. Members of the Twitter community can also receive green vehicle tips and updates on the steel wheel weight issue by following BADA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GrnWheels. About Hennessy Industries Hennessy Industries manufactures COATS®, AMMCO® and BADA® products, and is the largest full-line wheel-service equipment manufacturer in North America. Hennessy is recognized for its state-of-the-art technology in the manufacturing of COATS tire changers and wheel balancers, AMMCO brake lathes and lifts, and BADA wheel-balancing weights. Hennessy Industries, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of DH Holding, a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a Fortune 500 company. Hennessy is headquartered in La Vergne, Tenn., with manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky. To learn more about Hennessy, visit www.ammcoats.com. Shop owners and automotive industry insiders can go to www.steelwheelweights.com for complete information on steel wheel weights and related legislation. ### Labels: The Chamber Green Scene |
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