We are back on the road today after having to cancel our trip earlier this week due to the weather.
This time, we are heading east, and our first stop brought us to a town I know well - Knoxville. I have been to this community countless times in my life, and it was great to be back today.
We stopped by the community's biggest employer - 3M - to talk about jobs, and we were greeted by a great and enthusiastic crowd. After a lively discussion about our state's future, we went on a tour and saw the progress the plant has made in recent years.
3M Knoxville is an Iowa success story. Not only does it employ 570 people, but even in this worldwide recession, they have not laid a single person off.
And I'm proud that our administration was a part of their success. Through our state Department of Economic Development, we have provided incentives that helped bring new product lines to the plant. This meant new jobs for people in Knoxville and further investment in our economy.
It was great to see the good work 3M is doing in our state, and meet the people who are making that happen.
This time, we are heading east, and our first stop brought us to a town I know well - Knoxville. I have been to this community countless times in my life, and it was great to be back today.
We stopped by the community's biggest employer - 3M - to talk about jobs, and we were greeted by a great and enthusiastic crowd. After a lively discussion about our state's future, we went on a tour and saw the progress the plant has made in recent years.
3M Knoxville is an Iowa success story. Not only does it employ 570 people, but even in this worldwide recession, they have not laid a single person off.
And I'm proud that our administration was a part of their success. Through our state Department of Economic Development, we have provided incentives that helped bring new product lines to the plant. This meant new jobs for people in Knoxville and further investment in our economy.
It was great to see the good work 3M is doing in our state, and meet the people who are making that happen.
Well, we are back on the road heading to Oskaloosa to see some kids who are utilizing our state preschool program.
Until next time,
Patty
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