One of the questions we are often asked is the importance of a plant to a local community – specifically the financial benefits. In addition to new jobs, there are other tangible financial benefits. While each project will differ based on location, we can look at the Minnesota project to better understand one of
Posted by Terry Walmsley on May 10, 2010 in Minnesota
As we have gone through our development process in various areas, we have heard several people say that a Fibrowatt project “is just 30-35 jobs.”
In the rural poultry-rearing areas where Fibrowatt plants are developed, we have seen a uniform concern about jobs. Many of these areas have seen their non-agriculture, anchor industries
Posted by Terry Walmsley on March 17, 2010 in General
On Tuesday, March 2nd we provided information on Fibrowatt to the Page County Board of Supervisors and interested local residents. Prior to this meeting, the Company had been encouraged to consider the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley through regional economic development meetings and the interest of the poultry industry and Virginia’s Department
Posted by Terry Walmsley on March 5, 2010 in Virginia
