Gov. Haslam recently learned that Tennessee had been selected "State of the Year" by Business Facilities magazine. Part of the winning decision came from the state snaring the top prize from South Korea, tire producer Hankook’s first U.S. plant.

Asa Hutchinson is congratulated as he enters the legislative chamber of the Arkansas Capitol to take the oath of office as the state's 46th governor. His wife, Susan, assisted in the ceremony.

Kenneth E. Mapp was recently inaugurated the 29th Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. Gov. Mapp served as Lt. Gov. during Gov. Roy L. Schneider's term, and has served in leadership capacities in a number of territorial agencies.

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin recently announced that Diamond Electric, a major supplier of ignition coils to Ford Motor, Chrysler, Toyota and Subaru, is relocating its North American headquarters to West Virginia.

VA Gov. McAuliffe recently announced that Canon Virginia, Inc. will invest $100 million to expand its operations, adding printer cartridge production lines and increasing its toner manufacturing and filling service.