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The 'Top Ten' Deals in Area Development

Tennessee Ranked Highest in Plant Expansions

*State*	*New Plants*	*Expansions*	*<500*
Alabama	40%	60%	7
Kentucky	70%	30%	2
Louisiana	40%	60%	8
Mississippi	40%	60%	7
Tennessee	20%	80%	0
West Virginia	70%	30%	8

Please note that this chart represents new companies vs. expansions and those employing less than 500 employees.

It is clear that Tennessee had a great year in 2000 in regards to increasing the number of new jobs created but note that 80% of Tennessee's top 10 list is made up of expansions. It seems other states are getting more aggressive with their incentive package to attract new industries. Carroll County must have a strong state incentive program to compete with surrounding states. The Chamber is quite sure that Commissioner Alex Fischer will have some recommendations for the General Assembly in their next session.