The document summarizes the advantages of working with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. It highlights their proven success impacting over $2.7 billion and working with over 500 companies. They have trained over 9,000 people and created priceless jobs. The laboratory focuses on Tennessee businesses and guarantees results. A client saw a 30% reduction in work and 50% reduction in inventory, resulting in $8.7 million in economic benefits. The region has competitive costs, a skilled workforce, and proximity to major markets.

6. Eastern US State of Tennessee East Tennessee Service Territory Technology in the Valley Prime Location

8. 150+ daily flights / 21 direct flights $70+ million renovation / expansion

9. CEO Magazine: CEOs Select Best, Worst States for Job Growth and Business 2009 Ranking of 50 States – Best to Worst #5 Tennessee #14 Alabama #36 Vermont #49 Michigan Reasons for Rankings States with worst records continue to practice the same policies that alienate businesses… High business taxes on business owners + strongly unionized labor force = BAD LOCATION FOR BUSINESS…

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17. a Midwest: 14.9% Decrease in Automotive Manufacturing

18. 10.4% Increase in Automotive Manufacturing in the TVA Service Area “ A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” Wayne Gretzky

19. ACCRA Cost of Living Knoxville 87.2 Huntsville 91.2 Burlington 116.3 Detroit 100.1 Unionization Comparison 5. Michigan 19.9% 21. Vermont 14.1% 28. Alabama 12% 43. Tennessee 6.6% Advantage: Tennessee