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Here is today's summary of economic development news, a free service of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, representing Alabama's private sector investment in economic development.  If you enjoy NewsFlash, thank an EDPA Partner

 

In this issue:
Poultry company announces $20 million expansion
Hyundai's output to near 400,000 vehicles this year, another record for the state plant
UAH lands pair of Army research and development contracts
Sitel to Hire 50 New Customer Care Agents in Hamilton, Alabama

 


 

Poultry company announces $20 million expansion
Oct 28, 2013 
By Patrick McCreless

NEWELL - A poultry company announced a $20 million expansion in Randolph and four surrounding counties Monday that could create about 150 jobs and generate almost $6 million in total annual income for area chicken farmers.

Koch Foods, a national poultry processor and distributor, announced Monday that it is investing $20 million to expand its chicken production operations in Calhoun, Randolph, Cleburne, Clay and St. Clair counties. The expansion was made possible through a partnership with state officials and agencies, which will provide $108,000 in federally-required environmental waste management plans for area chicken farmers involved in the expansion.

State agencies, elected officials and Koch representatives gathered at Clearview Farm in Randolph County Monday to celebrate the deal. Koch Foods' expansion in the area began in September 2012 and will continue into 2014. The Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council, based in Oxford, received the $108,000 in state grant money and is contracting with several private firms to produce the federally required environmental plans.

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Hyundai's output to near 400,000 vehicles this year, another record for the state plant (Driving Alabama)

on October 28, 2013 

Output at Hyundai's auto assembly plant in Montgomery may top 390,000 cars by the end of the year, another record for the Korean automaker's state operations.

 

Last year, the plant's workers produced more than 361,000 Sonata sedans and Elantra compacts, which was also a record. This year's numbers will get a lift from the full-year operation of the plant's third shift, which started in September 2012. 

 

The plant has 3,000 full-time employees and 400 temporary workers. In general assembly, 73 vehicles are produced each hour, said Robert Burns, a spokesman for the Montgomery operations. 

 

 

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UAH lands pair of Army research and development contracts

on October 28, 2013 

The University of Alabama in Huntsville was awarded $1.2 million contact from Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal.

 

The contract will cover research and exploratory development for the Army.

 

Similar work will be done under a separate $95,856 ACC contract also awarded to UAH.

 

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[al.com]

 

 


Sitel to Hire 50 New Customer Care Agents in Hamilton, Alabama

 

HAMILTON, Ala.Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, today announced that it is actively expanding its customer service center in Hamilton, Alabama.

 

 Sitel continues to be a positive economic force in the Hamilton community, with 400 associates currently employed. The company will hire an additional 50 permanent positions to provide customer support to new and existing clients. Additionally, Sitel is seeking experienced front-line leaders to join its team.

 

Interested applicants are invited to attend an on-site job fair on Tuesday, November 5 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 500 Industrial Drive in Hamilton. Candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance of the job fair at www.sitel.com on the "Careers" page. Previous customer service experience and strong computer knowledge is preferred. Applicants should bring a copy of their resume to the job fair.

 

"We are very excited about the continuous growth opportunities at our site in Hamilton," said Sitel Senior Vice President, Jerry Kinnick. "Ideal candidates are motivated and committed to providing friendly, outstanding customer service experiences. We're looking forward to meeting quality-focused professionals with customer service experience and a desire to explore long-term careers with us."

 

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[PRNewswire]

 

 




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