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FOUR TENNESSEE BUSINESSES HONORED WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS
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3/15/2012
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FOUR TENNESSEE BUSINESSES HONORED WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS
NASHVILLE – The publishers of Trade & Industry Development magazine, a national economic development publication, have named Amazon.com, Inc., General Motors, Quaprotek USA, MANN+HUMMEL USA and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development among the recipients of its 2012 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Awards. With more than 700 project submissions throughout North America, these projects were chosen as four of only 15 finalists in the Community Impact division of the CiCi Awards, totaling the most for any state.
“Under Governor Haslam’s leadership, our department is dedicated to creating a business friendly environment that gives companies the confidence to invest and grow in our state,” Bill Hagerty, commissioner, ECD, said. “Each of these projects represents the types of investment and jobs that will help Tennessee’s economy continually improve and thrive. It is an honor to receive national recognition for the hard work being done in our state.”
Quaprotek USA announced in August 2011 its plans to locate a manufacturing facility for the production of metal parts for vehicles, engines and power trains in Ripley, TN. The German-based company will invest $22 million and create 126 jobs during a five-year period to supply leading manufacturers within the automotive industry.
occurred,” said Scott D. Swoger, publisher, Trade & The
CiCi Awards are comprised of two categories: Corporate Investment and Community Impact. Fifteen recipients were chosen in each category. The 30 recipients of the 2012 CiCi Awards helped create 26,605 new jobs, retain 7,902 jobs, and represent investments in excess of more than $11.6 billion.
UPDATED 3/15/2012
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10 REASONS YOU'LL LOVE BILL PAY!
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2/11/2011
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1. It's a snap. If you're comfortable using the Internet, you'll find it easy to use bill pay.
2. It's fast. Once you've created your payee list, you'll be able to pay a whole month's bills in five minutes or less.
3. It's secure. We've got the latest technology to keep your information safe.
4. No need for stamps and envelopes. Just point, click and send.
5. Pay bill anywhere. Do your bills at home, at work, or on the road. All you need is a computer with Internet access.
6. Pay anyone. Send money to your cousin across country or pay dues to your health club down the street.
7. Get organized. You can view a history of bills paid (sorted by date, payment amount or who you paid).
8. Pre-pay bills if you're going to be gone. You pick the payment amount and the date you want it sent.
9. Help is only a phone call away. We have friendly employees who can answer all your bill pay questions.
10. You won't want to live without it. After a month of paying bills online, you'll never want to pay bills the old-fashioned way again!
UPDATED 2/11/2011
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TOP 10 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
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8/12/2010
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1) REVIEW A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR CREDIT REPORT. A free credit report is available at www.annualcreditreport.com 80% of all credit reports contain errors.
2) MAKE SURE YOU SHRED "JUNK MAIL" AND UNWANTED CREDIT CARD OFFERS.
3) OPT OUT WHEN YOU RECIEVE PRIVACY STATEMENTS ON NEW OR EXISTING ACCOUNTS.
4) DO NOT CARRY YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. Keep it safe at home or in your lock box.
5) COPY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR WALLET and store it in a secure place.
6) USE LOCKED MAILBOXES. Do not mail bill payments with checks from home.
7) DO NOT PRINT YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER ON YOUR CHECKS.
8) EXAMINE CHARGES ON YOUR CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS EACH MONTH.
9) NEVER GIVE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER OR PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE UNLESS YOU INITIATED THE CALL.
10) DO NOT RESPOND TO PHISHING EMAILS OR PHISHING PHONE CALLS THAT APPEAR FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE. Bank of Ripley and Bank of Tipton will NOT solicit confidential or sensitive customer information via email or phone. Should this happen to you, please contact your local branch immediately.
UPDATED 8/12/2010
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