Loss of manufacturer to Superior, Wis., is setback for Maine naval base
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The loss of hundreds of jobs that will fly to Wisconsin with Kestrel Aircraft Co. represents the first major setback for the redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station, but there's no need to villainize the company because Maine failed to provide promised help, a redevelopment official said.
Report proposes separating Great Lakes from Mississippi River watershed in Chicago
Groups representing states and cities in the Great Lakes region on Tuesday proposed spending up to $9.5 billion on a massive engineering project to separate the lakes from the Mississippi River watershed in the Chicago area, describing it as the only sure way to protect both aquatic systems from invasions by destructive species such as Asian carp.
President Obama Recognizes Posse Foundation's Growing STEM Initiative
NEW YORK -- In a White House press release today, President Obama acknowledged The Posse Foundation's STEM program as aligned with his key initiatives to prepare 100,000 new science, technology, engineering ...
Kestrel going to Wisconsin, Maine to get some jobs
While Kestrel Aircraft's primary manufacturing will be in Wisconsin, the finishing work will be completed in Maine, according a Midcoast Redevelopment Authority official . . .
President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
Release Time: For Immediate Release Administration and Private Sector Announce over $100 Million in Commitments and Additional Steps to Prepare 100,000 New Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Teachers Today, President Obama will host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from ...
Generac Announces $8-10 Million Commitment for Corporate Headquarters Remodel and Expansion
Generac Power Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of backup power generation equipment, announced it will commit $5-6 million to expanding and remodeling its headquarters and an additional $3-4 million in upgrades to create a technical center.
Top 4 Staffing Stocks for an Improving Economy
We all know someone who has been stuck in a job they dislike but, due to a weak economy, has had little choice but to suck it up and stay put. Not anymore. The U.S. economy has suddenly shifted into a higher gear, and ?help wanted? signs are popping up at many more companies. As ...
Loss of manufacturer setback for old base in Maine
The loss of hundreds of jobs that will fly to Wisconsin with Kestrel Aircraft Co. represents the first major setback for the redevelopment of Brunswick Naval Air Station, but there's no need to villainize ...
Aircraft maker Kestrel to employ 600 in Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker and Kestrel Aircraft Corp. officials announced Monday that the aircraft manufacturer plans to make Superior the home of its manufacturing facility and headquarters -- a move that will bring about 600 jobs to the area by 2016.
Report proposes dividing Great Lakes, Mississippi
Groups representing states and cities in the Great Lakes region on Tuesday proposed spending up to $9.5 billion on a massive engineering project to separate the lakes from the Mississippi River watershed ...