<rss version="2.0" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/"><channel><title>SGA - Southern Governors' Association</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org</link><description>RSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5922/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5922</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5922&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Whirlpool to Invest $120M in New TN Manufacturing Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5922/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State-of-the-Art Cooking Appliance Facility to Preserve 1,500 Jobs, Add 130 in East Tennessee
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5922</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5921/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5921</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5921&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Announces New Florida Discount Drug Card Promotions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5921/Default.aspx</link><description>
		All Florida residents eligible to save on medications regardless of age, income status  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:54:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5921</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5920/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5920</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5920&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Announces Job Creation Through Aircraft Corporation's Expansion </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5920/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Sabreliner Corp. to build new hangar at Perryville airport allowing company to service more and bigger aircraft and create up to 400 new jobs.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:42:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5920</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5919/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5919</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5919&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Norfolk Southern Targets Carbon Emissions-Reduction Goal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5919/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The freight rail transportation company plans to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce its carbon footprint through fuel-savings technology and improvements in operating efficiencies over the next five years. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:37:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5919</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5918/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5918</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5918&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CGI Supports Gulf Coast Oil Spill Recovery Efforts with Ongoing Volunteer Work, $45K in Donations</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5918/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CGI Group Inc. is continuing its ongoing efforts to help victims of the BP oil spill along the Gulf Coast with volunteer work and company matched employee donations.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:32:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5918</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5917/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5917</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5917&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry: Tapco International Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5917/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New TEF Investment Bringing 100 New Jobs to Baytown
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:26:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5917</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5916/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5916</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5916&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TIMCO Aviation Services to Expand Georgia Facility </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5916/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perdue: “TIMCO’s decision to expand in Macon is indeed a testament to our state’s position as a global leader in aerospace, and I am excited to see the company flourish here in Georgia.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:53:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5916</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5915/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5915</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5915&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Takes Steps to Further Advance Its Smart Grid Communications Architecture</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5915/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy has selected Echelon Corporation and Ambient Corporation to further develop its grid-based communications architecture that connects various digital devices such as smart meters, power line sensors and automated power switching equipment.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:29:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5915</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5914/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5914</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5914&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Caterpillar Opens New Arkansas Factory, Hiring 600</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5914/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe's Quick Action Closing Fund helped Caterpillar expand its manufacturing presence in Arkansas.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:09:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5914</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5913/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5913</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5913&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue to Lead Southern Governors' Association</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5913/Default.aspx</link><description>
		North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue accepted the gavel today as the 2011 Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association during closing ceremonies of the organization’s annual meeting. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5913</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5911/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5911</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5911&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Riley Tells BP People are Hurting, Waiting for Claims Related to Oil Spill </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5911/Default.aspx</link><description>
		At the meeting of the Southern Governors' Association on Sunday, 
Governor Riley and representatives from Louisiana, Mississippi and 
Florida talked to Bob Dudley, the incoming CEO of BP, to Na­tional 
Incident Commander Thad Allen and Kenneth Fein­berg, who was brought in 
to han­dle the $20 billion fund estab­lished by BP to pay claims.
</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:16:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5911</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5910/BP-Assures-Governors-It-Will-Restore-The-Gulf.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5910</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5910&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>BP Assures Governors It Will Restore The Gulf</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5910/BP-Assures-Governors-It-Will-Restore-The-Gulf.aspx</link><description>
		The three top officials dealing with the oil spill, BP's Robert 
Dudley, retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen and claims czar Ken 
Fienberg addressed southern governors Sunday in Birmingham. 
		
</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5910</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5907/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5907</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5907&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Announces Microsoft to Locate Major Data Center in Southern Virginia  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5907/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company to Invest up to $499 million and Create 50 New Jobs
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5907</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5906/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5906</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5906&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Henry: Broadband Funds a Boost to Rural Oklahoma </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5906/Default.aspx</link><description>
		"Our Oklahoma" -- A Weekly Column by Governor Brad Henry 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:44:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5906</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5905/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5905</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5905&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Automotive Supplier Announces $26M Investment in Tennessee</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5905/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Production Facility Will Create 170 Jobs in Bedford County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:58:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5905</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5904/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5904</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5904&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Announces Job Creation at Missouri Transformer Manufacturer </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5904/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Meramec Electrical Products to utilize state incentives to help fund significant facility expansion, $5 million capital investment
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:48:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5904</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5903/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5903</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5903&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh Hails "Historic Day for Agriculture" in US Virgin Islands </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5903/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Community Garden Project is the First Public Use of Agricultural Land on St. John and First Time that VIDOA Designated an Area for Organic Food Production
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:43:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5903</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5902/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5902</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5902&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces German-Based Manufacturer to Locate in Georgia </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5902/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The project is expected to create 75 direct jobs, and represents a $9.75 million investment.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:09:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5902</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5901/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5901</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5901&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Olympic Steel Inc. to Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5901/Default.aspx</link><description>
		National metals service center to create 20 new jobs, invest $11.2 million
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:54:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5901</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5900/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5900</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5900&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Beshear Announces Start Up and Expansion of Two Kentucky Companies</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5900/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday announced two research and development companies will create 25 new jobs and invest nearly $2.4 million in the Commonwealth.  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:51:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5900</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5899/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5899</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5899&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Helps Break Ground on A&amp;M-Central Texas Campus Building</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5899/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Quality Higher Education is Essential to Strengthening Texas’ Workforce
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:31:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5899</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5898/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5898</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5898&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GE Announces Jet Engine Coatings Facility Locating in Alabama</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5898/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bob Riley, GE Aviation President &amp;amp; CEO David Joyce, and Alabama Development Office (ADO) officials made the announcement today during a ceremony in the Alabama State Capital.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:34:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5898</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5897/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5897</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5897&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Incentives Package Keeps Leinco Technologies in Fenton, Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5897/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Nixon's economic development incentives are successfully retaining jobs in Missouri.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:21:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5897</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5896/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5896</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5896&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Welcomes Horsehead Corporation to Barnwell</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5896/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Pittsburgh-Based Zinc Manufacturing Co. Brings $70 Million, 65 Jobs to South Carolina
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:11:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5896</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5895/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5895</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5895&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>New $50M Energy Efficiency Loan Program Created to Help Tennessee Business Reduce Costs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5895/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State and Federal Governments to Work with Private Lenders, TVA to Help Companies Save Money, Increase Competitiveness
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:02:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5895</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5894/West-Virginia-Hino-Motors-Keeps-on-Trucking.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5894</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5894&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia: Hino Motors Keeps on Trucking</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5894/West-Virginia-Hino-Motors-Keeps-on-Trucking.aspx</link><description>
		Dignitaries ranging from Gov. Joe Manchin to Hino Motors President Yoshio Shirai were all smiles as they unveiled Hino's 2011-model truck, praised Hino's West Virginia workforce and expressed optimism about the future of Hino's Williamstown assembly plant.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:57:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5894</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5893/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5893</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5893&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Elimination of KCHIP Premiums</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5893/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The effort is part of ongoing work by Gov. Beshear and his staff to increase the number of children in Kentucky with health insurance. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:55:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5893</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5892/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5892</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5892&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Awarded $700 Million Race to the Top Grant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5892/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Crist: "This funding will be dedicated to carrying out a broad range of strategies designed to improve our lowest performing schools, reward Florida teachers, and increase the academic achievement of our students."
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:49:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5892</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5891/Maryland-One-of-10-Race-to-the-Top-Winners.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5891</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5891&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland One of 10 ‘Race to the Top' Winners</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5891/Maryland-One-of-10-Race-to-the-Top-Winners.aspx</link><description>
		State will receive a portion of $3.4 billion federal grant for education
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:33:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5891</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5890/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5890</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5890&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal: CQMS Razer Announces New Jobs And Products at Northwest Louisiana Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5890/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CQMS will create more than 200 new jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5890</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5889/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5889</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5889&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal Participates in Groundbreaking for Chemical Manufacturing Facility </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5889/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Ground broken for SNF Flopam plant in Iberville; Plaquemine facility to employ about 500 people, 100 contract workers after completion in 2015
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:11:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5889</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5888/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5888</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5888&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Nissan Contributes Half a Million Dollars to Early Childhood Literacy in Middle Tennessee</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5888/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bredesen: "Nissan's dedication and partnership through the years has benefited thousands of Tennessee children, and this contribution to the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation means children who might not otherwise have access to books in their home will now receive a library of 60 books before entering kindergarten." 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:41:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5888</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5887/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5887</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5887&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Honored for Improvements to Black Belt</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5887/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Riley's Black Belt Action Commission was honored Monday at Alabama State University for its accomplishments in economic development, education, health care and tourism.  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:34:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5887</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5886/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5886</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5886&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Awards Grant to Promote Green Building and Job Creation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5886/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Funding will support effort to help Alabamians take advantage of opportunities in the emerging "green" building industry.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5886</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5885/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5885</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5885&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GE Foundation Awards $2M Grant to the Louisiana Public Health Institute</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5885/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Grant to benefit school-based centers, improve healthcare access in underserved communities 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:48:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5885</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5884/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5884</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5884&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Announces Launch of Texas Education on iTunes U </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5884/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Putting Texas School Children First Helps Ensure Our Economy’s Future Success
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:36:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5884</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5883/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5883</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5883&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue’s Career and College: Ready, Set, Go! Funded by Race to the Top Grant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5883/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bev Perdue today announced North Carolina will receive approximately $400 million in federal Race to the Top grant money. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:32:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5883</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5882/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5882</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5882&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour, Toyota Announce Start of Hiring at Blue Springs Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5882/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour: "I am so pleased that Toyota is moving forward with its hiring process and is creating so many high-quality jobs for the residents of Mississippi.  Today is a great day for not only north Mississippi but the state as a whole."
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:22:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5882</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5881/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5881</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5881&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Proposes Plan to Stimulate Housing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5881/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Hopes to stimulate the commonwealth’s housing industry and rid the market of more than 10,000 unsold new homes. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5881</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5880/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5880</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5880&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates New Automotive-Related Production Jobs for Kentucky </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5880/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Magna Car Top Systems to design, develop and produce soft tops for Chevrolet Camaro, invest more than $950,000 and create 30 new jobs in Kentucky
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:47:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5880</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5879/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5879</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5879&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Kentucky to Receive $1.3M to Increase Computer Access at Public Libraries</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5879/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beshear: “This funding will help Kentuckians who do not have access to computers and broadband service to use 21st century technology to access training, jobs and economic opportunities."
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:55:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5879</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5878/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5878</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5878&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces High-Tech Manufacturer Expanding in Georgia </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5878/Default.aspx</link><description>
		First Quality Baby Products Announces Modernization Project
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:47:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5878</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5877/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5877</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5877&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GE Healthcare Provides Patient Safety Structure to Virginia Network</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5877/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company’s eHealth Business to Provide Medication History Data to eHealth Information Exchange Users
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5877</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5876/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5876</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5876&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Innovation Leads to Arkansas Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5876/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe discusses how Arkansas will benefit from green technology innovation. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:02:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5876</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5875/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5875</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5875&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee at the Top in Business Facilities 2010 Annual Rankings Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5875/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State Among Best in Nation for Economic Development, Cities Statewide Also Honored
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:50:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5875</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5874/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5874</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5874&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Changes Focus of Coastal Wind Demonstration Project with UNC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5874/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy and UNC-Chapel Hill will refocus their collaboration to study and help enable large-scale offshore wind development on the ocean side of the North Carolina coast.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:20:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5874</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5873/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5873</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5873&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement from Maryland Gov. O'Malley on Hundreds of Additional Jobs Gained</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5873/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement today following the announcement that, for the fifth straight month, Maryland experienced job growth. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:16:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5873</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5872/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5872</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5872&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Announces Approval of Florida's Updated Enhanced Mitigation Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5872/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Charlie Crist today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management has received approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Florida’s updated 2010 enhanced mitigation plan.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:13:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5872</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5871/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5871</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5871&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>How GlaxoSmithKline empowered IT staff to save $1 Million In PC energy costs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5871/Default.aspx</link><description>I recently recorded a podcast with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the global pharmaceutical company, and their success story of implementing a PC power management initiative that is expected to cut energy costs by ~$1 million per year. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:55:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5871</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5870/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5870</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5870&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Applauds Groundbreaking of New Public Safety Institute</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5870/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Creates 200 construction jobs, will train Florida’s talented workforce in high-demand careers 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:50:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5870</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5869/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5869</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5869&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Mississippi Receives $70M to Improve Emergency Communications System</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5869/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour praises technology upgrade that will allow public safety agencies statewide to contact each other through radio systems clearly and quickly. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5869</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5868/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5868</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5868&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal, Blade Dynamics LTD. Announce Major New Advanced Manufacturing Project </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5868/Default.aspx</link><description>
		With investment funding from Dow Venture Capital and American Superconductor Corp., Blade Dynamics will create 600 new jobs averaging about $48,000 per year, plus benefits
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:34:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5868</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5867/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5867</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5867&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Connected Tennessee Awarded Funding to Advance Sustainable Broadband Adoption in Tennessee</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5867/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Phil Bredesen: “This project is going to connect thousands of Tennessee young people who would otherwise not have access to the vast resources afforded by a high-speed Internet connection.” 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:22:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5867</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5866/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5866</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5866&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beebe Applauds Growth of Arkansas' Green-Technology Sector </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5866/Default.aspx</link><description>
		ElectroCraft, SN Tech partner to produce ‘green’ motors in Searcy
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5866</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5865/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5865</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5865&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Announces Fortune 500 Company to Create Nearly 300 Jobs in Texas</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5865/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Leading Global Medical Technology Company Locating in San Antonio
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:58:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5865</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5864/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5864</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5864&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. de Jongh Announces $59M for Territory's Broadband Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5864/Default.aspx</link><description>
		ARRA Funding to Create 200 Jobs, Provide Service to 2,500 Businesses and 43,000 Households
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5864</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5863/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5863</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5863&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Participates in Ribbon Cutting for Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Facility in Frankfort</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5863/Default.aspx</link><description>
		MVR to create 360 new jobs within two years, invest more than $9.2 million
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:44:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5863</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5862/MO-Gov-Nixon-Making-Broadband-a-Top-Priority.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5862</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5862&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Making Broadband a Top Priority </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5862/MO-Gov-Nixon-Making-Broadband-a-Top-Priority.aspx</link><description>
		Announces $85M investment to bring broadband to homes, businesses and institutions across northern Missouri
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:39:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5862</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5861/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5861</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5861&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Celebrates Major Economic Win for Louisiana </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5861/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Wind turbine company to plant 600 jobs in Michoud
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:23:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5861</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5860/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5860</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5860&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Novo Nordisk Unveils New Interactive Web Features to Aid Healthcare Management</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5860/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Newly Enhanced Site Designed to Encourage Adults Age 65 and Older to Become Involved in their Healthcare Management and Get Screened for Diabetes
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5860</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5859/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5859</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5859&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Highlights School Choice at Charter Schools USA Summit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5859/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Emphasizes the need to ensure all of Florida’s children have access to world-class schools
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:59:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5859</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5858/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5858</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5858&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Touts Importance of Bioscience Firms</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5858/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Visits Frederick's Thermo Fisher, Continues "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:56:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5858</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5857/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5857</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5857&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces $115M to Expand Broadband Access in North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5857/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Federal funding follows Perdue’s advocacy for North Carolina’s broadband applications
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:49:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5857</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5856/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5856</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5856&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Manchin Touts Economic Growth in West Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5856/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State exports on record-setting pace
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:56:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5856</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5855/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5855</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5855&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Announces Trinity Packaging Corporation Expansion in Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5855/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company to make multi-million dollar investment and create 25 new jobs, save 75 jobs; Trinity chose Virginia over five other states 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:49:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5855</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5854/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5854</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5854&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue: Great Dane Trailers to Open Plant in Statesboro</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5854/Default.aspx</link><description>
		World's Top Trailer Manufacturer to Create 400-Plus Jobs 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:41:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5854</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5853/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5853</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5853&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Enterprise Celebrates Opening of Biodiesel Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5853/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Alabama Gov. Bob Riley joined local officials and members of the community Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Enterprise Biodiesel Facility.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:29:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5853</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5852/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5852</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5852&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour Establishes Panel to Set Vision for Gulf Coast Recovery, Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5852/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The broad-based panel will report on the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and aid in the development of a long-term vision to enhance the Gulf of Mexico for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:43:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5852</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5851/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5851</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5851&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CGI Launches End-to-End Service to Manage States’ Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5851/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CGI’s new service will allow states to be up and running in time to accept registrations by January 2011, meeting the schedule set out by the federal government.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:35:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5851</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5850/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5850</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5850&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Toyota Investing in the Future of Secondary Education in North Mississippi</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5850/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour praises Toyota's dedication to funding educational opportunities for Mississippians. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:57:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5850</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5849/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5849</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5849&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry: A Fair and Competitive Atmosphere Equals Success </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5849/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor accepts the BEDC’s Leader in Economic Development award
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:47:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5849</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5848/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5848</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5848&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Wins National Award for Tourism Marketing Excellence</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5848/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor McDonnell: “Tourism is one of Virginia’s most powerful industries, generating billions in revenue for our economy. I am proud of the innovative efforts of our state tourism office to find new ways to market Virginia and keep tourism strong throughout the Commonwealth.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:26:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5848</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5847/OK-Gov-Henry-Encouraging-Signs-for-Oklahoma.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5847</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5847&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>OK Gov. Henry: Encouraging Signs for Oklahoma </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5847/OK-Gov-Henry-Encouraging-Signs-for-Oklahoma.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Brad Henry discusses Boeing's investment in the state in his weekly column, "Our Oklahoma." 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5847</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5846/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5846</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5846&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Better Chances for Troubled Teens</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5846/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor outlines the "Truth of Youth" program designed to provide constructive opportunities and strong role models for all of Arkansas's children.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:48:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5846</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5845/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5845</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5845&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Highlights Economic Impact of State Parks Youth Corps </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5845/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Calls the Program a Win For Missouri
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:44:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5845</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5844/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5844</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5844&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Caterpillar to Build Manufacturing Plant in Texas</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5844/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New facility will employ more than 500 workers
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:40:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5844</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5843/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5843</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5843&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Praises Increase in Jobs and Corporate Investment </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5843/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Jobs and Investment in Georgia Increase in 2010; Film Industry Also Having Banner Year Due to State Efforts 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:14:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5843</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5842/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5842</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5842&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Welcomes New Jobs to Louisiana, Emphasizes Pro-Growth Policies </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5842/Default.aspx</link><description>
		NEW Customer Service Companies Inc. Announces Plans To Create 200 Jobs In Central Louisiana
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:06:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5842</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5841/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5841</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5841&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Committed to Increasing Energy Efficiency </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5841/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Announces $3.35M for Industrial Facility Retrofit Grants at Three Kentucky Companies
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5841</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5840/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5840</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5840&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh Commends VI National Guard on Groundbreaking of State-of-the-Art Regional Training Institute </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5840/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Milestone Achievement Marks Territory’s Investment in Military Preparedness and National Security
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5840</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5839/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5839</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5839&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Texas is the Place for Businesses to Grow</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5839/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Announces TEF investment in Caterpillar manufacturing plant 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:10:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5839</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5838/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5838</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5838&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Celebrates First Day of Classes at New MCG/UGA Medical Partnership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5838/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Praises Expansion of Public Medical Education in Georgia
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:42:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5838</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5837/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5837</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5837&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Aerospace and Defense Industry Plays Key Role in a Thriving Texas Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5837/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Texas is home to almost 2,000 aerospace companies and more than 184,000 aerospace jobs. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5837</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5836/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5836</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5836&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Coming to Kentucky Speedway</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5836/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beshear successfully pushed for incentives to attract race, which will have an unparalleled economic impact on Kentucky and the region. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:18:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5836</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5835/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5835</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5835&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>South Carolina Scores Top National Rankings for Business Climate</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5835/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Sanford Urges Continued Efforts in Wake of Encouraging Successes 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:13:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5835</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5834/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5834</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5834&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Barbour Welcomes Expansion of Existing Mississippi Business </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5834/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Furniture Manufacturer Southern Motion Breaks Ground on New 180,000-Square-Foot Facility in Pontotoc
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:35:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5834</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5833/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5833</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5833&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Celebrates Major Economic Investment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5833/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Viper Motorcycle Company to Locate to Alabama
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:22:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5833</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5832/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5832</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5832&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Coming to Alabama to Discuss Economy, Future of Oil</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5832/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bob Riley today announced that the Southern Governors’ Association 2010 Annual Meeting will be held in Birmingham August 27-30 at the Ross Bridge Resort. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:09:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5832</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5831/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5831</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5831&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>PR Gov. Fortuño Green Lights Natural Gas Pipeline</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5831/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Fortuño says the "Vía Verde" pipeline project will allow Puerto Rico to be more competitive economically, and create and save jobs.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:10:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5831</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5830/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5830</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5830&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Northrop Grumman to Sponsor Unique Higher Education Program </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5830/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Partners With the University of Cincinnati to Offer Master's Degree Focused on Cyber Informatics
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:55:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5830</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5829/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5829</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5829&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue: Plant-Based Vaccine Company to Bring 85 Jobs to Research Triangle</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5829/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State Grant Helps Medicago Locate in Durham County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:36:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5829</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5828/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5828</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5828&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>American South Leads in Emerging Growth Sectors</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5828/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Business Facilities Magazine captures value of the Southern economy in its  2010 Rankings Report 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5828</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5827/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5827</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5827&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Promotes Healthy Options for State Vending Machines</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5827/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Signs executive order for the development of guidelines to establish minimum nutritional and labeling standards. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:32:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5827</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5826/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5826</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5826&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Welcomes Economic Expansion, Investment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5826/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State Grant Helps Norandal Aluminum Facility Expand in Salisbury
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:24:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5826</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5825/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5825</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5825&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Riley Announces Job Security Grant for Alabama Community</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5825/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State steps in to help save Bush Hog in Selma
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:05:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5825</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5824/Gov-Nixon-Kicks-Off-Work-Ready-Missouri.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5824</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5824&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Kicks Off Work Ready Missouri </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5824/Gov-Nixon-Kicks-Off-Work-Ready-Missouri.aspx</link><description>
		New program to provide workplace training to unemployed Missourians
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:00:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5824</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5823/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5823</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5823&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Commentary: Maryland Governor Outlines Plans for Recovery and Growth</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5823/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Martin O'Malley discusses his administration's efforts to combat the recession.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:51:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5823</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5822/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5822</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5822&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue, Leaders Welcome Cabo Yachts to Eastern North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5822/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor says move is evidence of 'major economic development'
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:13:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5822</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5821/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5821</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5821&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces H.B. Fuller Company to Expand in Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5821/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company adding new equipment, investing $825,000 and creating 11 new jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:40:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5821</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5820/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5820</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5820&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Toyota Creates Jobs for Texans and Bolsters the Local Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5820/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Perry: “The partnership between Texas and Toyota has been extremely valuable, and I am confident it will continue to yield great benefits for us all in the years to come.” 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:28:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5820</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5819/KY-Gov-Beshear-Announces-OnFarm-Energy-Awards.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5819</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5819&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces On-Farm Energy Awards</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5819/KY-Gov-Beshear-Announces-OnFarm-Energy-Awards.aspx</link><description>
		Stimulus funds awarded to Kentucky farmers
		for on-farm energy efficiency efforts. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5819</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5818/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5818</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5818&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Welcomes Fortune 500 Company to Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5818/Default.aspx</link><description>
		McKesson Corporation to invest $50 million in distribution operation in Caroline County 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:14:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5818</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5817/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5817</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5817&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Announces $49.1M for Partner Projects to Expand Broadband </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5817/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Recovery Act funds will help projects by Socket Telecom, Big River Telephone Co. and Finally Broadband; all three are partners in MoBroadbandNow initiative
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:53:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5817</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5816/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5816</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5816&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>$7.3M in Missouri Incentives Attract 500 Expedia Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5816/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Nixon said that Expedia's decision to expand in the state is another indication of Missouri's ongoing economic recovery.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:43:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5816</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5815/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5815</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5815&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Highlights Florida's Biotechnology Success, Economic Impact</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5815/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Visits Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute, learns about efforts to treat Alzheimer’s disease 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:25:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5815</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5814/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5814</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5814&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Launches Economic Development Web Site</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5814/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Offers rural communities direct access to information about assistance and resources.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:21:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5814</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5813/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5813</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5813&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Company: More Progress Achieved in Carbon Storage Research</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5813/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Southern Company researchers are exploring options that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-based power generation.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:01:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5813</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5812/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5812</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5812&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Announces 485 Jobs with Caterpillar Expansion</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5812/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company plans $28.3 million investment in Lee County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:56:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5812</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5811/Georgia-Broadband-Projects-Receive-Almost-13M.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5811</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5811&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia Broadband Projects Receive Almost $13M</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5811/Georgia-Broadband-Projects-Receive-Almost-13M.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Sonny Perdue announced Tuesday that three new Georgia broadband projects will receive almost $13 million in federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:59:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5811</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5810/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5810</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5810&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Named Most Pro-Business State in America</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5810/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Virginia is the “most pro-business state” in America according to the Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2010 rankings released today. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:41:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5810</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5809/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5809</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5809&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces $83M in Federal Recovery Funds to Expand Broadband Access in North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5809/Default.aspx</link><description>
		These funds will create jobs upfront, and help spur economic development in these areas through expanded access to high-speed Internet.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:38:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5809</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5808/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5808</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5808&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee Invests in Community Agricultural Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5808/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bredesen: “Agriculture is an important economic engine and these investments support educational and market development activities that will strengthen our rural economy.”
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:32:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5808</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5807/KY-Gov-Beshear-Promotes-KCHIP.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5807</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5807&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Promotes KCHIP</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5807/KY-Gov-Beshear-Promotes-KCHIP.aspx</link><description>
		KCHIP provides free or low-cost health insurance for children. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:13:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5807</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5806/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5806</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5806&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Louisiana Selected Most Improved State For Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5806/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Jindal: "This recognition is another sign that we have made the right choice by making economic development our top priority since day one."
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:41:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5806</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5805/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5805</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5805&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour Pitches In on Groundbreaking for Two Steel Processing Plants </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5805/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Mississippi Steel Processing and New Process Steel will create 55 and 30 new jobs, respectively.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:14:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5805</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5804/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5804</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5804&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue: Building Materials Maker Bringing Jobs to North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5804/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State Grant Helps Boral Composites Select N.C. for New ‘Green’ Product Line
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:31:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5804</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5803/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5803</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5803&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal Emphasizes Link Between Higher Education and Workforce Development </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5803/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Addresses Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Delta Community College's New Campus
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:11:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5803</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5802/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5802</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5802&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Manchin Welcomes International Health Care Tech Firm to West Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5802/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Randox Laboratories U.S. Ltd. Celebrates Grand Opening in Jefferson County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:58:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5802</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5801/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5801</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5801&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Hyundai Leader, Gov. Riley Plan Partnership Boost in Alabama</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5801/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group Chairman M.K. Chung met with Gov. Bob Riley recently to discuss plans to strengthen the partnership between South Korea and Alabama, according to a release issued Monday.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5801</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5800/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5800</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5800&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Announces $20M DuPont Facility in Virginia </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5800/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Will Manufacture State of the Art Components of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:36:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5800</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5799/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5799</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5799&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Number of German-Owned Plants in Arkansas Surges</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5799/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe's administration has made Arkansas an attractive player in the global marketplace.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5799</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5798/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5798</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5798&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen: Pre-K Now Available in All 95 Tennessee Counties</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5798/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bredesen: “Pre-K is one of the best investments we can make in the lives of our young people, and now that opportunity is available to more parents and families who want it for their children across the state of Tennessee.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:17:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5798</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5797/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5797</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5797&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Major Investment by Corning in Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5797/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company to expand production, create 80 new jobs, add R&amp;amp;D capabilities and invest more than $186 million in the Commonwealth
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:04:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5797</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5796/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5796</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5796&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Oklahoma City to Get 550 Jobs From Aircraft Maker Boeing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5796/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Brad Henry said the looming move will be a boon for Boeing and Oklahoma.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5796</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5795/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5795</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5795&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Barbour Announces First-Ever Partnership Agreement Between Panama Canal Authority, Port of Gulfport</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5795/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Strategic alliance aims to increase economic growth, spur international trade, promote "All-Water Route"
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:26:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5795</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5793/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5793</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5793&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Announces 392 Jobs with Caterpillar</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5793/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company plans $426 million investment in Forsyth County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:49:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5793</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5792/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5792</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5792&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Emerging Technologies Will Help Texas Meet Future Energy Challenges</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5792/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Announces TETF investment in biofuels plant
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:35:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5792</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5791/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5791</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5791&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Regional Partnerships for Statewide Success</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5791/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe is encouraged by local efforts to expand Arkansas' economy. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:44:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5791</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5790/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5790</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5790&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Nanotechnology Firm Coming to Kentucky </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5790/Default.aspx</link><description>
		nGimat is opening a lab facility in Lexington and will work with the new federal research center on battery nanomaterials.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:57:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5790</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5789/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5789</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5789&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Signs Executive Order Establishing STEM Innovation Network</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5789/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Network is charged with promoting and expanding the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in K-12 public schools across Tennessee. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:50:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5789</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5788/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5788</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5788&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Riley Announces New Jobs Coming to Southwest Alabama</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5788/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Lakeside Steel, Inc. will build a pipe manufacturing facility in Thomasville and initially create 120 new jobs.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:41:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5788</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5787/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5787</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5787&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Kicks Off Planning Initiative for Transforming Missiouri's Economy </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5787/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Planning initiative to develop five-year plan for growth to transform Missouri's economy for the 21st century
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:37:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5787</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5786/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5786</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5786&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Barbour Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mississippi </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5786/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Soladigm to provide more than 300 jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:31:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5786</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5785/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5785</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5785&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Northrop Grumman Hosts Teachers to Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5785/Default.aspx</link><description>
		17 middle school math and science teachers recently participated in Northrop Grumman Corporation's Teachers and Engineers for Academic Achievement (TEAACH) Internship program.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5785</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5784/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5784</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5784&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Norfolk Southern Receives Industry Automotive Service Awards</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5784/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Norfolk Southern’s Automotive Distribution Group recently received two Automotive Quality Excellence Awards for outstanding service from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:05:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5784</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5783/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5783</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5783&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Louisiana FastStart Named Best State Workforce Training Program In U.S.</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5783/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bobby Jindal launched Louisiana FastStart to enhance Louisiana's ability to attract jobs from business expansions and business recruitment at a faster pace than the South on a regular basis.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:28:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5783</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5782/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5782</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5782&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>U.S. Department of Education Approves Tennessee Race to the Top Budget</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5782/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that Tennessee’s nearly $501 million Race to the Top budget has been approved by the U. S. Department of Education, allowing the state to move forward in implementing comprehensive school reform plans over the next four years.
		 </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:11:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5782</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5781/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5781</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5781&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh Praises Virgin Islands Diabetes Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5781/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Thanks Danish Pharmaceutical Company, Novo Nordisk, for Funding
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:06:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5781</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5780/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5780</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5780&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AGL Resources and El Paso Corporation Announce LNG Distribution Joint Venture</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5780/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The partnership looks to play an important role in expanding the availability of clean-burning, low-cost natural gas as an alternative to diesel fuel for heavy-duty fleet use. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5780</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5779/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5779</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5779&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>"Race to the Top" -- Nearly Half of Finalists Represent the American South </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5779/Default.aspx</link><description>
		See what a number of Southern Governors have to say about their participation in the U.S. Department of Education's "Race to the Top" grant competition. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5779</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5778/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5778</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5778&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Announces Funding for Workforce Training</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5778/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Existing Companies Get Help to Upgrade Worker Skills, Remain Competitive in Challenging Economy
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:58:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5778</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5777/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5777</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5777&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Announces Delegation for Race to the Top Phase 2 Competition</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5777/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Florida one of 19 finalists invited to present Phase 2 application in Washington D.C. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:52:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5777</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5776/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5776</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5776&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Named Finalist for Race to the Top Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5776/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State preparing for U.S. Department of Education interview process
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:50:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5776</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5775/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5775</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5775&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia Selected as Finalist for Second Round of Race to the Top Grants</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5775/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Georgia stands to receive up to $400 million over four years to implement its plan if selected.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5775</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5774/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5774</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5774&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Kentucky Named Finalist for Race to the Top Education Award</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5774/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Recognizes Kentucky’s education reform efforts
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:44:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5774</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5773/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5773</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5773&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Announces 67 New Jobs in Henry County</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5773/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Kimball Hospitality, Inc. to Open Furniture Manufacturing Plant; Virginia Successfully Competes Against Indiana and North Carolina for Project 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:15:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5773</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5772/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5772</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5772&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Applauds AirTran Airways for Job-Creating Expansion in Orlando </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5772/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Orlando airline announces new pilot base at unveiling of state-of-the-art operations center 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:28:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5772</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5771/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5771</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5771&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen: Japanese Auto Supplier to Build New Plant in Tennessee</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5771/Default.aspx</link><description>
		$54 Million Capital Investment to Create Up to 224 Jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:20:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5771</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5770/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5770</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5770&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Remains Focused on Job Creation </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5770/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor, Lieutenant Governor Bolling Hold Second Full Jobs Commission Meeting; Release Jobs Creation Commission Interim Report Executive Summary 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:55:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5770</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5769/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5769</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5769&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Joins Independent Pipe Products at Grand Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5769/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The company has committed to investing $9 million and creating 25 new jobs.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5769</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5768/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5768</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5768&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Touts North Carolina's Defense Industry </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5768/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Calls North Carolina "the most military friendly state in America" 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:13:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5768</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5767/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5767</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5767&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Wind Power Will Help Address Texas’ Growing Energy Needs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5767/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Announces $8.4 million TETF investment in Texas Tech wind energy project
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:01:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5767</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5766/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5766</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5766&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Company and Environmental Partners to Fund Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5766/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Five Star Program Awards Nine Wetland Restoration Grants
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:44:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5766</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5765/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5765</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5765&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Astra/CFX to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5765/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Based in Florida, Astra/CFX will create 100 jobs and invest $9 million in the new Upstate facility that will specialize in tire and wheel assembly for the new BMW X3
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:56:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5765</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5764/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5764</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5764&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Calling for Long-Term Electricity Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5764/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor signed an Executive Order calling for an evaluation of Maryland's electricity needs and options. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:20:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5764</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5763/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5763</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5763&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Major Trail, Rail Corridors Get Boost from Norfolk Southern</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5763/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Employees of Norfolk Southern Corporation are teaming up with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and local trail-maintaining clubs in a one-day “Spruce-It-Up” campaign to clean and improve one of the nation’s longest and most popular scenic trails.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:01:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5763</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5762/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5762</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5762&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>WV Gov. Manchin: Education Must Remain a Top Priority in Order to Compete</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5762/Default.aspx</link><description>
		From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:31:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5762</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5761/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5761</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5761&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Announces Major Investment, Job Creation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5761/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Wilo SE is investing $2.7 million in its Thomasville location, creating a substantial number of new jobs over the next years. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5761</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5760/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5760</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5760&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee Plant, US Market Vital to Volkswagen Success</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5760/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Phil Bredesen, who checked out the plant’s new $40 million, state-funded training center with VW chief Martin Winterkorn, called the factory “an anchor project” for Southeast Tennessee.
		
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:58:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5760</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5759/NC-Gov-Perdue-Signs-Incentives-Jobs-Bill.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5759</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5759&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Signs Incentives, Jobs Bill</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5759/NC-Gov-Perdue-Signs-Incentives-Jobs-Bill.aspx</link><description>
		JobsNOW Legislation provides tools for economic development in North Carolina, including those to stimulate the digital media industry. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:38:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5759</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5758/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5758</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5758&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford, ZF Group Announce New Manufacturing Operations in SC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5758/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Fuel-Efficient Automatic Transmission Producer Represents Record Jobs Announcement for Laurens County 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:34:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5758</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5757/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5757</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5757&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Forward Thinking Companies Invest in the Future and in Texas</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5757/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Attends Ribbon Cutting for Automotive Production Facility, Celebrates More Jobs for Texas
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:23:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5757</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5756/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5756</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5756&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces New Leadership Program for Teachers in Northeast North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5756/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) will bring a master’s of school administration program from North Carolina State University to a group of 25 teachers in the state's most underperforming school districts.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:09:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5756</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5755/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5755</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5755&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Celebrates Expansion of Fruit of the Loom in Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5755/Default.aspx</link><description>
		World headquarters project creating 600 new jobs, $47 million investment by early 2011
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:02:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5755</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5754/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5754</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5754&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>"Jobs Across Maryland" </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5754/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx</link><description>
		A Message from Governor Martin O'Malley
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5754</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5753/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5753</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5753&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal Announces Expansion of New Orleans-Based Logistics and Packaging Company</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5753/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Transportation Consultants Inc. to Expand Capabilities at Port of New Orleans
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:10:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5753</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5752/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5752</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5752&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Our State’s Continued Success Depends on All Texans</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5752/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The governor spoke to participants of the University of Texas at Austin’s Subiendo – The Academy for Rising Leaders at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:49:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5752</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5751/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5751</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5751&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Puerto Rico Aggressively Pursuing Renewable Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5751/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Fortuño: "We need to aggressively encourage the development of renewable energy sources for the benefit of all that reside and work in Puerto Rico. Establishing the right public policy will be the anchor to make it happen."
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:44:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5751</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5750/MD-Gov-OMalley-Celebrates-New-Jobs.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5750</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5750&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Celebrates New Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5750/MD-Gov-OMalley-Celebrates-New-Jobs.aspx</link><description>
		Continues his "Jobs Across Maryland" tour with visit to manufacturing plant
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:26:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5750</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5749/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5749</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5749&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Views New Boeing Dreamliner at Farnborough Airshow</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5749/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor, Senator Graham, Commerce Officials Given Preview of State-of-the-Art Jet to Be Assembled in North Charleston
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:47:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5749</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5748/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5748</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5748&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Fortuño Announces Major Investment in Puerto Rico's Tourism Industry</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5748/Default.aspx</link><description>
		$231 million public-private partnership will help Puerto Rico become a significant competitor in the world of high luxury tourism while generating jobs. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5748</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5747/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5747</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5747&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beebe Applauds Revival and Growth of Manufacturing in Arkansas</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5747/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Nestlé Nutrition will invest nearly $90 million to expand its Gerber plant in Fort Smith, Ark., creating 50 jobs. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:40:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5747</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5746/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5746</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5746&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley, Local Leaders See Vision for Economic Future in New Raytheon Missile Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5746/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Riley: "I think you're going to see Alabama become a part of an aviation/aerospace corridor that is developing all across the Gulf Coast."
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:29:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5746</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5745/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5745</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5745&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi Readies for Inaugural Class</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5745/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour: “This unique undergraduate program is building our state’s workforce and is putting Mississippi at the forefront of efforts to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s workplace.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:24:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5745</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5744/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Kicks-Off-Education-Coalition.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5744</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5744&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Kicks Off Education Coalition</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5744/TN-Gov-Bredesen-Kicks-Off-Education-Coalition.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Phil Bredesen, Education Commissioner Tim Webb and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist this week are launching the First to the Top Coalition, a statewide alliance of more than 30 business, community and education groups joining together to support public education reform in Tennessee. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:21:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5744</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5743/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5743</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5743&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines Plan for the Future of Medical Innovation in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5743/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor goal is for Maryland to become a national leader in Health IT by 2012 by developing a safe and secure statewide health information exchange and promoting the adoption of electronic health records among providers. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:53:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5743</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5742/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5742</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5742&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Celebrates Grand Opening of Tyco Safety Products</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5742/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Leading Manufacturer Opens Distribution Center in Douglas County, Employs 125   
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:46:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5742</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5741/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5741</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5741&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue: Recreational Products Manufacturer Expanding in North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5741/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Brunswick Corporation to Expand in New Bern; Hatteras Yachts Plans to Add 350 Workers Over Five Years
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:39:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5741</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5740/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5740</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5740&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Focused on Recovery in the Gulf</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5740/Default.aspx</link><description>
		A snapshot of the latest on the oil spill crisis in the Gulf  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5740</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5739/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5739</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5739&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. de Jongh Marks Start of Program to Study Climate Change</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5739/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Study to Probe Impact of Climate Change on Caribbean Peoples
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5739</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5738/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5738</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5738&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Announces Major TEF Investment in North Texas </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5738/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state is investing $750,000 through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Vendor Resource Management (VRM) for the expansion of its Carrollton headquarters. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:47:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5738</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5737/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5737</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5737&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AT&amp;T and Petra Solar Team to Offer Smart Grid Solar System Technology</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5737/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Combining the benefits of Petra Solar's smart grid and renewable energy technology with AT&amp;amp;T's wireless network enables utilities to improve power quality and grid reliability
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:45:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5737</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5736/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5736</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5736&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Joins US Chamber in Promoting Job Creation and Free Enterprise</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5736/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Phil Bredesen joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation (NCF) and the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry today in the first in a regional series of roundtable discussions on the importance of free enterprise to economic growth and job creation. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:34:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5736</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5735/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5735</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5735&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Auto Alliance Among Business Groups Seeking Acceleration of Electric Mobility Sector</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5735/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry today called on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:19:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5735</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5734/PR-Gov-Fortuo-Signs-Three-Energy-Bills.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5734</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5734&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>PR Gov. Fortuño Signs Three Energy Bills</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5734/PR-Gov-Fortuo-Signs-Three-Energy-Bills.aspx</link><description>
		New legislation is aimed at reducing the Territory's dependence on petroleum imports. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:12:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5734</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5733/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5733</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5733&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces Medical Technology Company Expanding in North Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5733/Default.aspx</link><description>
		BD - Becton, Dickinson and Company - to Hire 187 Workers in Johnston County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:58:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5733</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5732/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5732</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5732&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Announces "Choose the Commonwealth!" Initiative </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5732/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Encourages Virginia Businesses and Trade Groups to Incorporate Virginia Food and Beverage Products in Day-to-Day Business Operations
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:52:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5732</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5731/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5731</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5731&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Headquartered at Home</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5731/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe discusses Windstream Corporation's decision to locate its permanent headquarters in Little Rock, which translates into a higher profile and more tourism for Arkansas.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:49:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5731</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5730/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5730</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5730&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley: New Hyundai Plant to Bring 500 Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5730/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Alabama Gov. Bob Riley announced Friday that Hyundai Heavy Industries will locate its first U.S. plant in Montgomery. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:44:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5730</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5729/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5729</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5729&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Signs Bill to Support Automotive Industry and Thousands of Jobs in Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5729/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Missouri Automotive Manufacturing Jobs will allow qualified manufacturing facilities or suppliers that bring next-generation production lines to Missouri to retain withholding taxes typically remitted to the state.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:35:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5729</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5728/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5728</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5728&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Kia Supplier Hanil E-Hwa to Locate Manufacturing Facility in West Georgia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5728/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perdue: “I am proud to say that we can now directly attribute the creation of nearly 3,000 jobs in this region to Kia and its supplier companies.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:29:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5728</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5727/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5727</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5727&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AT&amp;T Contributes $1.5M to Communities in Schools to Help Increase Graduation Rates for At-Risk Students</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5727/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Program Praised as Model for Providing More One-on-One Student Support
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:17:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5727</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5726/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5726</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5726&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee Named Co-State of the Year by Southern Business and Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5726/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Volunteer State, alongside Louisiana, has been named the Co-State of the Year for the second year in a row.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:09:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5726</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5725/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5725</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5725&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alabama Successfully Recruits New Missile Production Facility with 300 New Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5725/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Riley: Raytheon to construct Standard Missile production factory in Huntsville
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:43:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5725</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5724/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5724</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5724&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>New Tn.gov Improves Access to Government Services</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5724/Default.aspx</link><description>The state of Tennessee recently completed the successful launch of a new design for TN.gov that makes it easier to find government information and services. The interactive website delivers custom content based on a user’s interest, click behavior and geographic location, and the engaging new design decreases the amount of time visitors spend locating information about programs and services.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:36:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5724</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5723/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5723</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5723&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Sekisui Specialty Chemicals America to Retool Calvert City Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5723/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Steve Beshear today joined Marshall County and company officials at the Sekisui Specialty Chemicals America plant in Calvert City to announce the company will invest more than $2.6 million to retool its acetic acid facility in order to continue operations and productivity at the site.  The reinvestment project will allow the company to upgrade its infrastructure and components and retain its 77 existing employees.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5723</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5722/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5722</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5722&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Receives Number One Workforce Ranking From CNBC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5722/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to strengthening Florida’s workforce and economy, today announced that Florida has been ranked number one in the nation for its workforce by CNBC.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:19:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5722</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5721/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5721</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5721&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AT&amp;T Deepens Internet Connectivity Relationship with Hilton Worldwide</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5721/Default.aspx</link><description>Soon Hilton Worldwide patrons will be able to get new Internet connection courtesy of AT&amp;amp;T (NYSE: T). Already well known in the hospitality industry, AT&amp;amp;T will provide the hotel chain its fully-managed WiFi and wired Internet services.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:11:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5721</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5720/Auto-Makers-Push-Back-Against-US-Safety-Bill.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5720</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5720&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Auto Makers Push Back Against US Safety Bill</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5720/Auto-Makers-Push-Back-Against-US-Safety-Bill.aspx</link><description>The auto industry pushed back against proposed U.S. vehicle-safety legislation Thursday, urging lawmakers to kill provisions industry officials said would raise car prices and expose car companies to more lawsuits.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:07:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5720</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5719/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5719</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5719&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Announces "Agenda For Revitalizing Coastal Louisiana"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5719/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Bobby Jindal announced his “Agenda for Revitalizing Coastal Louisiana,” which sets a pathway forward for restoring Louisiana’s coast through four priority initiatives: implementing a coastal restoration plan, certifying Louisiana’s seafood and getting fishermen back on the water, lifting the moratorium so Louisiana can refuel America and holding BP accountable until Louisiana’s wildlife, air and marshes are restored.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5719</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5718/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5718</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5718&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines Plan to Grow Green Jobs at Maryland's First Green Economy Forum</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5718/Default.aspx</link><description>Moving forward on his goal to support 100,000 green jobs by 2015, Governor Martin O’Malley today convened Maryland's first Green Economy Forum at Montgomery Park in Baltimore City and outlined an aggressive plan to create and retain green jobs, support clean and renewable energy, protect Maryland’s communities and preserve the State's natural resources. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:23:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5718</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5717/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5717</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5717&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Texas Declared America’s Top State for Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5717/Default.aspx</link><description>Texas is America’s top state for business, according to a CNBC study that scored each state based on 40 different measures of competitiveness.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5717</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5716/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5716</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5716&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Ended Last Budget with $220 Million Surplus</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5716/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that Virginia's battered state budget ended a turbulent 2010 fiscal year on June 30 with a surprise surplus of about $220 million.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:09:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5716</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5715/The-United-States-is-Going-Nuclear.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5715</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5715&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>The United States is Going Nuclear</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5715/The-United-States-is-Going-Nuclear.aspx</link><description>Between creating jobs and generating power, the way of our future is nuclear.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5715</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5714/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5714</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5714&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Northrop Grumman to Consolidate Gulf Coast Shipyards and Explore Strategic Alternatives for Shipbuilding Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5714/Default.aspx</link><description>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today plans to consolidate its Gulf Coast shipbuilding operations and explore strategic alternatives for its Shipbuilding business.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5714</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5713/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5713</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5713&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>North Carolina Ranked 4th in CNBC’s Top States for Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5713/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Bev Perdue today announced CNBC has declared North Carolina as most improved among the top five states for doing business, elevating the state from 9th to 4th in its annual survey, “America’s Top States for Business.”</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5713</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5712/AR-Gov-Beebe-Announces-Windstream-Expansion.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5712</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5712&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe Announces Windstream Expansion</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5712/AR-Gov-Beebe-Announces-Windstream-Expansion.aspx</link><description>Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and executives of Windstream announced that that the company will permanently locate its corporate headquarters in Little Rock.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5712</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5711/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5711</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5711&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Says Agreement Could Bring New Aerospace Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5711/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Bob Riley on Tuesday said he will travel to the Farnborough International Air Show outside London next week to work on an agreement with an aerospace company that could bring several hundred new jobs to Alabama.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5711</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5710/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5710</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5710&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal Announces Globalstar to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Louisiana</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5710/Default.aspx</link><description>With new second generation satellites about to be launched, Globalstar begins new era with decreased operating costs and a favorable business environment in Louisiana.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5710</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5709/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5709</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5709&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Governor Perdue, AGL Resources Celebrate Company’s Expansion in Riverdale</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5709/Default.aspx</link><description>Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue joined with executives from AGL Resources to celebrate the expansion of the energy utility’s customer care center, creating 74 new jobs.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5709</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5708/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5708</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5708&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia Receives Credit Rating Upgrade for Second Consecutive Year </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5708/Default.aspx</link><description>Moody’s raises state’s debt rating to ‘Aa1’ as a result of practicing  responsible government and sound planning.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:30:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5708</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5707/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5707</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5707&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal: We Will Do Everything to Save Avondale Shipyard</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5707/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Bobby Jindal met with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding President Mike Petters to discuss the future of the company’s shipyard at Avondale and how it can be secured. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5707</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5706/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5706</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5706&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Aims to Land Handful of Major Industrial Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5706/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Bob Riley told economic developers at a conference today that he hopes to land four or five projects that are close to announcing new manufacturing, aviation, distribution and locomotive facilities -- capping off his administration's history of industry-hunting success. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5706</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5704/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5704</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5704&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Toyota, Tesla Said to Prepare RAV4, RX Prototypes</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5704/Default.aspx</link><description>Toyota Motor Corp. and Tesla Motors Inc. will develop battery-powered test versions of the Japanese carmaker’s RAV4 and Lexus RX in the first stage of a partnership in electric vehicles, a person familiar with the matter said. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:04:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5704</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5702/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5702</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5702&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Northrop Grumman Selects Virginia Location for New Corporate Office</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5702/Default.aspx</link><description>Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase an existing building located at 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Va. as the new location for its corporate office, completing a comprehensive site selection process.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:17:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5702</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5701/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5701</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5701&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon calls on General Assembly to Reach Agreement on Automotive Manufacturing Jobs Act</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5701/Default.aspx</link><description>Speaking to workers at the Faurecia plant, Gov. Jay Nixon called on the General Assembly to reach an agreement this week to pass the Missouri Automotive Manufacturing Jobs Act to help save thousands of existing Missouri automotive jobs and attract next-generation automotive jobs to the state. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5701</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5700/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5700</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5700&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column and Radio Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5700/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx</link><description>Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Tragedy, Appreciation, Inspiration.  </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5700</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5699/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5699</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5699&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alternative Fuel Autos Sale Exceeds Estimates by 50 Percent</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5699/Default.aspx</link><description>Car buyers are now opting for fuel efficient vehicles offered by different car manufacturers. This is what the Auto Alliance announced as a way to start the celebration of the National Alternative Fuel Autos Week.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5699</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5698/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5698</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5698&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Announces $3.7 Million IBM Investment in Durham County.</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5698/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Bev Perdue announced that IBM Lender Business Process Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp., will hire 600 workers during the next two years.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5698</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5697/Protecting-ATMs-with-Todays-Newest-Technology.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5697</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5697&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Protecting ATMs with Today's Newest Technology</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5697/Protecting-ATMs-with-Todays-Newest-Technology.aspx</link><description>With growing news reports of ATM Machine thefts, CGI Direct ATM, a 
leader in providing Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) solutions nationwide,
 has developed new "anti-hack" software for their customers. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5697</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5696/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5696</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5696&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Volunteer State Solar Initiative Helps Tennessee Lead in Renewable Energy Sector</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5696/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Design/Build Contractor Named for West Tennessee Solar Farm
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:21:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5696</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5695/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5695</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5695&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. de Jongh Commends Success of Workforce Prep Programs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5695/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Encourages Territory Youth to Take Advantage of Opportunities Offered by the Department of Labor
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:05:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5695</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5694/NC-Gov-Perdue-Announces-600-Jobs-in-RTP.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5694</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5694&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Announces 600 Jobs in RTP</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5694/NC-Gov-Perdue-Announces-600-Jobs-in-RTP.aspx</link><description>
		IBM Grows in Durham County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:31:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5694</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5693/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5693</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5693&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>EADS North America’s KC-45 Tanker Would Support 1,500 Jobs Across North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5693/Default.aspx</link><description>
		North Carolina-based companies like AAR will be among more than 200 American companies offering to build the KC-45 across America.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:06:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5693</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5692/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5692</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5692&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour Announces Study to Measure Economic Impact of Gulf Oil Spill </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5692/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour: "This study will help as state leaders, agencies and local governments create long-term coastal restoration plans."
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:45:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5692</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5691/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5691</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5691&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Energy Efficiency Help for Arkansas Manufacturers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5691/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe's Administration continues to develop innovative ways to improve both Arkansas' economy and environment. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:40:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5691</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5690/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5690</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5690&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry Announces Formation of Gulf Project</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5690/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Coalition will help ensure Texas is prepared to respond to a large-scale oil spill
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:31:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5690</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5689/Louisiana-Wins-Business-Plaudit.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5689</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5689&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Louisiana Wins Business Plaudit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5689/Louisiana-Wins-Business-Plaudit.aspx</link><description>
		Southern Business &amp;amp; Development magazine, based in Birmingham, Ala., selected Louisiana and Tennessee as top states in its Top Deals &amp;amp; Hot Markets 2010 report.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:28:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5689</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5688/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5688</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5688&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Continue Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5688/Default.aspx</link><description>
		A snapshot of the latest from the Gulf Coast Governors 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5688</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5687/KY-Gov-Beshear-Economic-Progress.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5687</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5687&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear: Economic Progress</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5687/KY-Gov-Beshear-Economic-Progress.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Steve Beshear outlines efforts to improve economic investment in Kentucky. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:20:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5687</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5686/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5686</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5686&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland" Tour </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5686/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Touts Maryland Job Growth During Visit to Under Armour Headquarters
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:14:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5686</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5685/Alabamas-First-Class-PreK-Ranked-Nations-Best.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5685</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5685&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alabama's First Class Pre-K Ranked Nation’s Best </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5685/Alabamas-First-Class-PreK-Ranked-Nations-Best.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Riley: “Even while facing difficult budget challenges, we’ve been able to greatly increase enrollment in First Class and maintain the highest quality pre-K program in the nation."
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:57:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5685</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5684/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5684</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5684&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue: Industrial Contractor Bringing Jobs to North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5684/Default.aspx</link><description>
		One North Carolina Fund Helps AMARK Corp. Locate in Elizabeth City
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5684</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5683/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5683</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5683&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Louisiana Earns Top Honors from Southern Business &amp; Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5683/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Louisiana scores higher than all other Southern states for new jobs and investment 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:29:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5683</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5682/Duke-Energy-Offers-EnergySaving-Tips.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5682</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5682&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Offers Energy-Saving Tips</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5682/Duke-Energy-Offers-EnergySaving-Tips.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy encourages customers to take simple steps to stay cool and save money
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:12:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5682</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5681/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5681</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5681&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Job Training Opportunities for Displaced Workers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5681/Default.aspx</link><description>
		U.S. Department of Labor awards Kentucky $978,725 for programs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:54:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5681</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5680/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5680</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5680&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Barbour: Mississippi Community Colleges Prepared to Train Toyota Workers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5680/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour: “By providing our workers with critical skills, the workforce training programs of our community colleges are contributing greatly to the success of Mississippi companies"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5680</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5679/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5679</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5679&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Issues Business-Friendly Proclamation to Attract Large Trucking Firms to Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5679/Default.aspx</link><description>
		UPS Chooses Virginia as Base State for New Fleet 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:49:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5679</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5678/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5678</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5678&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: An Enviable Position</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5678/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe praises Arkansas' conservative budgeting and cautious spending 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:37:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5678</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5677/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5677</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5677&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Announces Expansion of Frito-Lay North America’s North Texas Operations</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5677/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state is investing $1.125 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) for the company-wide implementation of SAP business management software and other IT system upgrades. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:23:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5677</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5676/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5676</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5676&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Novo Nordisk Announces Resources to Help Support Kids with Diabetes Attending Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5676/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Race Car Driver with Diabetes Charlie Kimball Distributes Special 'Camp Kit' at Children with Diabetes' 11th Annual Friends for Life Conference
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:12:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5676</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5675/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5675</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5675&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Manchin Touts Manufacturing Expansion in West Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5675/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Allevard-Sogefi U.S.A. Hosts Grand Opening of $7 Million Engine Filter Production Line in Wayne County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:31:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5675</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5674/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5674</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5674&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Announces Almost $3.8M in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5674/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The grants will fund a variety of energy efficiency and conservation programs in local communities across the state, including retrofits of the lighting, HVAC, window and insulation of many existing government buildings.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:27:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5674</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5673/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5673</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5673&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Missouri Receives $1.28M to Provide On-the-Job Training for Displaced Workers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5673/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The grants were awarded nationally through On-the-Job Training National Emergency Grants funded by the Recovery Act. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:22:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5673</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5672/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5672</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5672&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue: Convergent Locates Customer Care Center in Augusta</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5672/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Receivables Management Company Expands Presence in Georgia, 
		Creates 400 Jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:16:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5672</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5671/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5671</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5671&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Major Expansion and Reinvestment Projects </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5671/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Owensboro, Ky.: U.S. Bank to add 500 new jobs, Pinkerton Tobacco to invest $3.7 million in plant to retain nearly 300 jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:10:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5671</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5670/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5670</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5670&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AGL Resources Subsidiary Looks to Expand Natural Gas Storage</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5670/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Jefferson Island Storage &amp;amp; Hub, LLC Files Permit Application to Expand Natural Gas Storage Facility in Louisiana
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:06:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5670</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5669/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5669</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5669&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue: Wood Products Company Bringing Jobs to North Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5669/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State Grant - the One NC Fund - Helps Edwards Wood Products Inc. Locate in Marion
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:54:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5669</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5668/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5668</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5668&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe: Education is Key to Economic Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5668/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe repeated that theme during a panel discussion on economic issues at the Tri-State press convention in Tunica, MS.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:59:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5668</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5667/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5667</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5667&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Signs State Budget with Focus on Jobs, Economic Recovery</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5667/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Budget makes critical investments in business, education and setting government straight
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5667</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5666/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5666</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5666&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>WV Gov. Manchin Releases Latest "Open for Business" Report </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5666/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The July 2010 report highlights projects and related announcements from businesses both large and small that will assist with the creation of new jobs and the preservation of existing jobs.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:48:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5666</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5665/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5665</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5665&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes CT&amp;T Electric Car Manufacturers to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5665/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CT&amp;amp;T and 2AM Group join to Establish Electric Vehicle Production Facility in Spartanburg County; Korean-based world leader in manufacturing electric vehicles to create 370 new jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5665</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5664/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5664</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5664&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh: Summer Programs for VI Youth Provide Increased Opportunities for Education  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5664/Default.aspx</link><description>
		De Jongh Administration Providing Positive Outlets for Children and Families Territory-Wide
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:37:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5664</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5663/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5663</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5663&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Norfolk Southern Plans "21st Century Steam" Program </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5663/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Plans call for steam to ride the Norfolk Southern rails again, through display and excursion program with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:22:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5663</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5662/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5662</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5662&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Honored by the National Education Association </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5662/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Thanks educators, parents and students for their efforts in helping to build a better future for Maryland's children
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:18:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5662</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5661/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5661</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5661&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Remain Vigilant in Oil Spill Response</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5661/Default.aspx</link><description>
		A snapshot of the latest from the Gulf Coast Governors 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5661</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5660/TX-Gov-Perry-In-Case-You-Missed-It.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5660</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5660&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry: In Case You Missed It...</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5660/TX-Gov-Perry-In-Case-You-Missed-It.aspx</link><description>
		Forbes: If you're looking for economic opportunity, go to Texas
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:38:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5660</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5659/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5659</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5659&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Announces New Manufacturing Jobs for Virginia </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5659/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Evatran to Invest $3.5 Million in Wythe County for Plugless Power System Manufacturing Operation 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:36:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5659</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5658/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5658</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5658&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Highlights Job Creation Efforts </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5658/Default.aspx</link><description>
		During his keynote address before the Maryland Municipal League, a membership association of city and town governments through the State, Governor O'Malley spoke of his administration's efforts to work together with local leaders throughout Maryland
		 on job creation efforts.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5658</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5657/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5657</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5657&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: South Carolina Making Strides in Challenging Economic Times</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5657/Default.aspx</link><description>
		FUJIFILM dedicates new facilities, making Greenwood, SC Campus home to nation’s largest photo products fulfillment organization
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:16:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5657</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5656/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5656</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5656&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia Wins Silver Shovel Award for Innovation in Economic Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5656/Default.aspx</link><description>
		State's Business-Friendly Environment Lauded by Area Development Magazine 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:05:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5656</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5655/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5655</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5655&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Signs Agreement with Cisco to Deliver Smart Grid-Enabled Home Energy Management Solution</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5655/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy today announced it has signed an agreement with Cisco – a worldwide leader in networking technology -- to pilot and further develop a smart grid-enabled home energy management solution that will provide Duke Energy customers with secure and reliable energy information and a simple-to-use tool to help them reduce the amount of energy wasted in their homes.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:55:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5655</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5654/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5654</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5654&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Economic Development and Job Creation Measures Take Effect </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5654/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Measures from Governor McDonnell's "Jobs and Opportunity" legislative agenda will take effect July 1st. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:47:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5654</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5653/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5653</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5653&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue to Chair Southern Regional Education Board</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5653/Default.aspx</link><description>
		As the chair of SREB’s 80-member Board, Gov. Perdue hopes to share the goals of her Career and College—Ready, Set, Go agenda, which includes preparing every student to graduate from high school ready for a career, college or technical training.  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5653</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5652/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5652</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5652&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Applauds Success of Master Teacher Certification Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5652/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Announces 131 New Master Teachers in Georgia
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:26:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5652</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5651/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5651</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5651&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Participates in America's Great Outdoors Listening Session</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5651/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland well-positioned to partner in national conservation movement
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5651</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5650/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5650</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5650&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. de Jongh Signs Agreement to Facilitate Study of Inter-Island Electrical Connection</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5650/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Marks major step in quest to expand the Territory's energy portfolio and reduce dependency on fossil fuels 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5650</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5648/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5648</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5648&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Elected Chair of Southern Regional Education Board</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5648/Default.aspx</link><description>
		N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue was elected chair of the Southern Regional Education Board at its annual meeting Monday in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:47:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5648</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5647/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5647</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5647&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Touts Economic Potential of HUD Loan Application</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5647/Default.aspx</link><description>
		If HUD loan application approved for Museum Plaza, project could create 4,500 construction jobs, 2,300 permanent jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:28:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5647</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5646/Duke-Energy-Expands-Solar-Presence-in-NC.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5646</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5646&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Expands Solar Presence in NC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5646/Duke-Energy-Expands-Solar-Presence-in-NC.aspx</link><description>
		Duke unveils first of two Triad rooftop solar farms
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:13:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5646</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5645/WV-Gov-Manchin-Save-Money-and-the-Environment.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5645</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5645&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>WV Gov. Manchin: Save Money and the Environment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5645/WV-Gov-Manchin-Save-Money-and-the-Environment.aspx</link><description>
		From The Governor’s Desk:  A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:55:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5645</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5644/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5644</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5644&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Announces Monogram Food Solutions Expansion in Henry County</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5644/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company to invest $4 million and create 150 new jobs 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:50:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5644</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5643/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5643</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5643&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AT&amp;T Announces Smart Grid Agreement with Current Group to Deliver Grid Optimization Solutions to North American Utilities</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5643/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Combined with AT&amp;amp;T's Mobile Broadband Network, CURRENT Smart Grid (R) Solutions will Help Utilities Improve Grid Performance and Better Manage Assets
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:29:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5643</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5642/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5642</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5642&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Discusses Two Potential Economic Development Projects </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5642/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Bob Riley said economic development projects in both Huntsville and Decatur could be worked out before this fall.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:55:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5642</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5641/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5641</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5641&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Announces Sewer and Solid Waste Infrastructure Projects Totaling $11.5M </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5641/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perdue: “Financing water, sewer and solid waste projects encourages economic growth and the stewardship of our environment.”
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:51:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5641</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5640/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5640</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5640&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: The Perseverance to Rebuild</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5640/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe commends the spirit and dedication of those involved in redeveloping the economy of Dumas, Ark.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:45:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5640</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5639/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5639</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5639&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alstom Plants Seed for Advanced Manufacturing in Tennessee</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5639/Default.aspx</link><description>
		French energy company launches plant in Chattanooga to build next-generation steam and gas turbines.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:30:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5639</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5638/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5638</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5638&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Announces Creation of 300 New High-Tech Jobs for Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5638/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Unisys to locate new application modernization center to provide Information Technology services to federal agencies and other clients
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:47:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5638</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5637/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5637</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5637&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Forms Joint Venture with Alinda Capital Partners to Grow DukeNet Communications</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5637/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy Corp., Alinda Capital Partners LLC and DukeNet Communications LLC today announced the formation of a joint venture to grow DukeNet.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:34:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5637</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5636/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5636</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5636&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Government Accountability and Transparency Actions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5636/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Martin O’Malley joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., House Speaker Michael E. Busch, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and Treasurer Nancy Kopp to make an announcement on specific government accountability and transparency actions by the General Assembly and the Board of Public Works moving forward.  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:57:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5636</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5635/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5635</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5635&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry Travels to Korea, Meets With Samsung Executives</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5635/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry completed a 12-day bridge-building trip to Asia with a breakfast meeting with Samsung Executives and members of the Austin Chamber of Commerce before beginning his trip home.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:30:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5635</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5634/Gov-Bredesen-Tennessee-Is-Open-For-Business.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5634</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5634&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen: Tennessee Is Open For Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5634/Gov-Bredesen-Tennessee-Is-Open-For-Business.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bredesen promotes Tennessee's dynamic tourism industry
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:27:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5634</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5633/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5633</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5633&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Economic Development Competitiveness Act</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5633/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor joins House Speaker, Commerce Secretary in touting benefits of the bill
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:18:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5633</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5632/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5632</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5632&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Grants to Improve Children's Dental Health in Appalachia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5632/Default.aspx</link><description>
		More than $200,000 in funding will enable 24 counties to begin community-based efforts
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:09:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5632</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5631/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5631</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5631&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe: Existing Companies Build Economic Foundation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5631/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Rexam, a leading global consumer packaging company, to expand its operations in Hot Springs, Ark. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:07:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5631</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5630/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5630</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5630&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Continues to Boost State's Economy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5630/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beshear announces Ferus Corp. to locate new liquid nitrogen facility in Letcher County; Warehouse and storage facility to create 34 new jobs, result in $30.8 million investment
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5630</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5629/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5629</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5629&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy CEO: Utilities Can Lead Way on Energy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5629/Default.aspx</link><description>
		On OP-ED from Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers and Eileen Claussen of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:51:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5629</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5628/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5628</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5628&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen, Dolly Parton Succeed in Getting Free Books to Tennessee Children</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5628/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor's Books from Birth Foundation and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library announced Monday that more than 10 million free books have been delivered to Tennessee children in all 95 counties since the program began in 2004.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5628</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5627/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5627</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5627&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Sings Legislation to Protect Missouri Automobile Industry </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5627/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New law assists Missouri automobile sales businesses, which create jobs and support local economies
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:41:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5627</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5626/TX-Gov-Perry-In-Case-You-Missed-It.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5626</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5626&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX. Gov. Perry: In Case You Missed It...</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5626/TX-Gov-Perry-In-Case-You-Missed-It.aspx</link><description>
		USA TODAY: Texas booms despite recession
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:24:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5626</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5625/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5625</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5625&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Breaks Ground on Robotics Complex</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5625/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Work on Robotics Technology Park Moves Forward with Groundbreaking for Advanced Research and Technology Center
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:19:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5625</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5624/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5624</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5624&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases of Study on Medical Innovation, Job Creation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5624/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour," joins former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt to release study on medical innovation in America
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:13:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5624</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5623/PR-Gov-Fortuo-Touts-55M-Rail-Project.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5623</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5623&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>PR Gov. Fortuño Touts $55M Rail Project</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5623/PR-Gov-Fortuo-Touts-55M-Rail-Project.aspx</link><description>
		 Governor Fortuño: “There is no doubt these projects...will stimulate our economy, creating thousands of jobs and permanent improvements to our infrastructure, works that at the end of the day will improve the quality of life of all Puerto Ricans.”
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:04:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5623</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5622/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5622</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5622&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Sun Products to Expand in Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5622/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company adding new warehouse and distribution center In Bowling Green, investing approximately $10.77 million
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:33:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5622</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5621/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5621</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5621&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Highlights Successful Charter School Legislation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5621/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Ceremonially Signs Bill Putting Virginia in the Vanguard of the National Charter School Movement: Legislation Part of Governor's "Opportunity to Learn" Education Reform Package 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:24:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5621</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5620/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5620</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5620&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Announces Dometic Corporation to Move Headquarters to Louisville</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5620/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New corporate office to serve North and South American markets, create 98 jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:54:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5620</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5619/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5619</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5619&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Unveils Visit Maryland Interactive Map</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5619/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Map gives Maryland residents and visitors a new interactive tool to plan getaways
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:51:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5619</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5618/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5618</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5618&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Welcomes Major Business Investment, Jobs to Louisiana</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5618/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Criterion Catalysts &amp;amp; Technologies' Port Allen facility now totals 80 direct jobs after $350 million capital investment
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:44:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5618</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5617/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5617</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5617&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal: Budget is Responsible, Makes Strategic Reductions &amp; Protects Critical Services</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5617/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Highlights 2010 Legislative Package Accomplishments
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:38:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5617</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5616/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5616</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5616&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry Meets with President of Republic of China Taiwan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5616/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry attended meetings with several business leaders and government officials in Taiwan on Monday, including Ma Ying-jeou, president of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:30:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5616</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5615/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5615</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5615&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AT&amp;T Drives Results in 2009 as Part of Multi-Year Sustainability Investments to Strengthen Communities</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5615/Default.aspx</link><description>
		AT&amp;amp;T 2009 Citizenship and Sustainability Report Highlights Contribution of 8.5 Million Volunteer Hours, Initiatives to Cut Energy Intensity by Nearly 24% and Investment of More Than $66 Million to Address High School Drop-Out Crisis
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:31:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5615</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5614/Gov-Beshear-Touts-WorkNow-Kentucky-Program.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5614</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5614&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Touts WorkNow Kentucky Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5614/Gov-Beshear-Touts-WorkNow-Kentucky-Program.aspx</link><description>
		Stimulus to fund 1,000 summer jobs for Louisville young people
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:17:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5614</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5613/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5613</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5613&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Launches Youth Employment Initiative </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5613/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Missouri Summer Jobs Program to prepare young people for future careers, employing more than 4,000 young Missourians with paid internships and work experiences across the state
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:13:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5613</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5612/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5612</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5612&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue to Lead Mission to Uruguay, Argentina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5612/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a delegation of Georgia’s economic development officials next week to explore trade and tourism opportunities in Uruguay and Argentina.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:06:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5612</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5611/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5611</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5611&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Meets with U.S. Ambassador, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5611/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry spent his first full day in Beijing, China’s capital, meeting with U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:01:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5611</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5610/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5610</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5610&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. de Jongh Commends Business Leaders on Commitment to Investment in Early Education</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5610/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Local Efforts Already Underway Highlight Substantial Return on Investment to Community
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:58:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5610</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5609/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5609</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5609&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Calls Special Session on Next-Generation Automotive Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5609/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Nixon calls special session of General Assembly to pass bill to bring next-generation automotive production to Missouri
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:48:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5609</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5608/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5608</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5608&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Signs Bills to Strengthen Louisiana's Seafood Industry</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5608/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Jindal: “In light of the threat that the BP oil spill poses to our seafood industry, these acts will become even more important to bolster Louisiana’s seafood industry and help to uphold the high quality of our state’s seafood.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5608</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5607/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5607</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5607&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. deJongh: Department of Agriculture to Host Meeting of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5607/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. said Sunday that the V.I. Department of Agriculture will be hosting the annual regional business meeting of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) June 22-27, 2010 at the Buccaneer Hotel on St. Croix. 
		 </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:25:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5607</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5606/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5606</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5606&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Company, DOE Agree to Conditional Nuclear Loan Guarantee Terms</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5606/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Marks major step forward on the road to nuclear power playing a prominent role in America's energy future
		
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:53:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5606</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5605/Mobile-Messaging-Keeps-Moms--Babies-Healthy.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5605</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5605&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Mobile Messaging Keeps Moms &amp; Babies Healthy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5605/Mobile-Messaging-Keeps-Moms--Babies-Healthy.aspx</link><description>
		Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson is the founding sponsor of Text4baby - a free mobile information service available in English and Spanish designed to promote maternal and child health.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:41:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5605</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5604/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5604</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5604&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Meets with Companies Interested in Texas</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5604/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry spent his fourth day in China, and last day in Shanghai, meeting with business executives interested in Texas as a location for expanding their companies.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:01:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5604</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5603/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5603</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5603&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Launches Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs Web Site</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5603/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New state portal lists hundreds of Florida jobs 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:56:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5603</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5602/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5602</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5602&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces 25 Western North Carolina Projects Recommended to Help Create Jobs, Bring Economic Development </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5602/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that 25 projects in Western North Carolina have been recommended to receive more than $5.7 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:44:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5602</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5601/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5601</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5601&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces New Manufacturing Jobs for Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5601/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Expansion of Stephens Pipe and Steel in Russell Springs to create 25 new jobs, invest more than $1.1 million
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:32:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5601</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5600/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5600</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5600&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces R.T. Vanderbilt Company to Make Significant Investment in Murray Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5600/Default.aspx</link><description>
		$20 million expansion will increase square footage, production and jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:03:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5600</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5599/MS-Gov-Barbour-Addresses-Delta-Summit.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5599</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5599&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour Addresses Delta Summit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5599/MS-Gov-Barbour-Addresses-Delta-Summit.aspx</link><description>
		More residents must be willing to work entry-level jobs, Barbour says
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:50:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5599</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5598/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5598</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5598&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Announces Collaborative Effort to Prepare Commonwealth for Electric Cars</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5598/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Virginia Electrification Effort Brings Businesses, UtiliVirginia Electrification Effort Brings Businesses, Virginia Electrification Effort Brings Businesses, Utilities, and Governments Together to Help Integrate Electric Cars into Virginia Transportation System 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:44:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5598</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5597/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5597</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5597&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Visits Columbia Plant, Aims to Keep Ford in Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5597/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Nixon wants lawmakers to pass legislation providing tax incentives for Ford Motor Co.’s suburban Kansas City plant.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:32:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5597</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5596/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5596</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5596&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Joins Texas Delegation at Chinese Business Seminar</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5596/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Rick Perry joined other members of the Texas delegation Wednesday at a seminar teaching the intricacies of doing business in China.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:23:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5596</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5595/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5595</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5595&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour Announces Toyota to Resume Operations in Blue Springs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5595/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour: “Toyota is moving forward to equip and begin production at its Mississippi plant. We’re delighted, but we’re not surprised.” 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:04:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5595</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5594/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5594</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5594&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>PR Gov. Fortuño Speaks About Local Economics, Education</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5594/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Luis Fortuño met with officials at the US House of Representatives to put forward his economic development and education agenda for Puerto Rico.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:35:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5594</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5593/Wind-Energy-Project-Slated-for-Puerto-Rico.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5593</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5593&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Wind Energy Project Slated for Puerto Rico</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5593/Wind-Energy-Project-Slated-for-Puerto-Rico.aspx</link><description>
		Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno is pursuing renewable energy development in concert with a broader energy reform effort.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:48:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5593</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5592/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5592</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5592&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Government Employees Mobilize with TotalMobile from AT&amp;T</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5592/Default.aspx</link><description>
		AT&amp;amp;T is the Only U.S.-based Carrier to Offer the TotalMobile Solution, Designed Specifically for the Needs of Federal, State and Local Government Agencies and Organizations
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:26:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5592</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5591/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5591</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5591&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Manchin Announces $310M Communications Services Investment for West Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5591/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Frontier Communications will use capital for broadband deployment and service quality improvements.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:14:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5591</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5590/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5590</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5590&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Kicks Off Salute to Texas Week, Hosts Business Forum for Potential Investors</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5590/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Welcomes visitors to the Texas-themed U.S.A. National Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:59:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5590</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5589/Maryland-Public-Schools-Rank-Number-One-Again.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5589</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5589&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Public Schools Rank Number One Again</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5589/Maryland-Public-Schools-Rank-Number-One-Again.aspx</link><description>
		Newsweek Magazine List has Maryland with the highest percentage of rigorous high schools
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:59:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5589</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5588/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5588</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5588&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Proposes $457M Plan to Protect Louisiana Seafood Industry </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5588/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Louisiana Governor Jindal Stands with Restaurant and Seafood Industry Leaders, Calls on President to Force BP to Approve Louisiana's Seafood Safety Plan
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:42:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5588</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5587/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5587</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5587&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Urges Passage of Missouri Automotive Manufacturing Jobs Act </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5587/Default.aspx</link><description>
		During visit to Columbia plant, Gov. Nixon calls for broad consensus to preserve, expand automotive industry
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:30:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5587</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5586/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5586</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5586&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Touts Tax Credits for Filming in Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5586/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Up to $2.5 million will be available between January 2011 and July 2012
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:21:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5586</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5585/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5585</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5585&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry Meets With Shanghai Mayor, Mary Kay China President</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5585/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Han is mayor of the largest city in China, home to the World Expo 2010, which is hosting “Salute to Texas Week” at the USA Pavilion from June 13-19. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5585</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5584/OK-Gov-Henry-Summer-Reading-Pays-Off.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5584</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5584&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>OK Gov. Henry: Summer Reading Pays Off</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5584/OK-Gov-Henry-Summer-Reading-Pays-Off.aspx</link><description>
		"Our Oklahoma" -- A Weekly Column by Governor Brad Henry 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:49:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5584</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5583/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5583</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5583&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Announces Florida's Task Force on Excellent Teaching  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5583/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Will continue building broad stakeholder support begun by Race to the Top Working Group  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:42:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5583</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5582/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5582</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5582&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Norfolk Southern and GE Announce Success of Breakthrough Technology to Help Railroads Move Freight Faster and Smarter</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5582/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Technology offers potential to save millions of dollars in capital and expense
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:04:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5582</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5581/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5581</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5581&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Magna Composites to Add 327 Jobs in North Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5581/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Auto Parts Supplier to Invest $10 Million to Grow 3 Facilities 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:39:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5581</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5580/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5580</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5580&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh to Host Early Education Summits in the Virgin Islands </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5580/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Government, scholars and business leaders to discuss involvement of the Territory's business community in early childhood program investment 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:28:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5580</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5579/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5579</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5579&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia’s Health Information Continues to Modernize</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5579/Default.aspx</link><description>
		From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:24:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5579</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5578/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5578</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5578&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mercury Paper's New North American Headquarters </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5578/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company Investing $21.2 Million and Creating 150 New Jobs 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:20:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5578</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5577/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5577</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5577&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>"Jobs Across Maryland"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5577/Jobs-Across-Maryland.aspx</link><description>
		A Message from Governor Martin O'Malley
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:11:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5577</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5576/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5576</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5576&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association roundtable with Governor Fortuño to air today</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5576/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				A conversation between Gov. Luis Fortuño and leaders of the island’s industrial sector on key development issues pertaining to Puerto Rico’s economy will air today at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 6.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:18:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5576</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5575/Statement-by-USVI-Governor-John-P-deJongh-Jr.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5575</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5575&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement by USVI Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5575/Statement-by-USVI-Governor-John-P-deJongh-Jr.aspx</link><description>
		
				Governor Announces the Establishment of Health Reform Implementation Task Force
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5575</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5574/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5574</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5574&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FEMA grants Oklahoma Governor Henry's request for more aid in May storms </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5574/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				10 counties to benefit
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:53:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5574</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5573/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5573</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5573&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Dayton Superior Corporation opens Major Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Jackson County, Georgia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5573/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Company will create 90 direct jobs in its first year of operations and will invest approximately $15 million in the region's economy
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:48:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5573</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5572/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5572</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5572&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Governor Crist Applauds Start of Construction of Port of Miami Tunnel Project</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5572/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Project will help strengthen the Port as a long-term economic engine for the region
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:43:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5572</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5571/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5571</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5571&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Governor Crist Announces Additional Funding from BP for Gulf Recovery Response Efforts</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5571/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				$25-million block grant to provide for state preparation and response costs
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5571</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5570/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5570</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5570&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Dumas, Arkansas pet food plant creates 44 new jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5570/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				The additions will increase the Dumas workforce by 75 percent
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:33:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5570</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5569/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5569</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5569&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Economic Development Leaders Seek to Strengthen Business Opportunities for South in China</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5569/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Initial meeting in Beijing, Follow-up meeting in Birmingham in August
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:28:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5569</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5568/Governor-Riley-Alabamas-Beaches-Are-Open.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5568</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5568&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Riley: Alabama’s Beaches Are Open</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5568/Governor-Riley-Alabamas-Beaches-Are-Open.aspx</link><description>
		
				People looking for a way to help Alabamians during this crisis should spend time on the coast
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:18:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5568</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5567/Cheng-Represents-Va-on-Trade-Mission-in-China.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5567</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5567&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Cheng Represents Va. on Trade Mission in China</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5567/Cheng-Represents-Va-on-Trade-Mission-in-China.aspx</link><description>
		
				Virginia's Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Jim Cheng, and one of his deputies are in China for a two-day trade mission organized through the Southern Governors' Association
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:04:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5567</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5566/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5566</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5566&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Puerto Rico's EDB loans $34.5 million to small and mid-size businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5566/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Governor Fortuño cites efforts to spur the island's economy by supporting local entrepreneurs
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:53:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5566</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5565/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5565</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5565&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Commercial Solar Power Project in Texas Secures Financing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5565/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				When completed later this year, project will be the largest photovoltaic (PV) project in Texas
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:44:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5565</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5564/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5564</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5564&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia Governor Applauds Rockefeller for Supporting Murkowski Resolution Opposing EPA's Actions on Greenhouse Gas Regulation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5564/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Manchin asks remaining state delegation to follow suit
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5564</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5563/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5563</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5563&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Delegation Participates in Trade Mission to China</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5563/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				VA Secretary of Commerce &amp;amp; Trade Jim Cheng and Assistant Secretary of Commerce &amp;amp; Trade Peter Su Among Commonwealth's 5 Member Delegation
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:31:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5563</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5562/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5562</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5562&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Texas Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investment in Savara Inc.</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5562/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Company is developing innovative lung cancer identification, staging tool
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:24:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5562</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5561/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5561</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5561&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Texas Prepared for Potential Effects of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5561/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				State Operations Center remains at increased readiness level to respond should oil begin to come ashore 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:18:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5561</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5559/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5559</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5559&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>North Carolina Governor Perdue Announces Clearwater Paper to Create 250 Jobs in Cleveland County</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5559/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Paper Products Manufacturer to Invest $260 Million in New Plant
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:04:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5559</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5558/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5558</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5558&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon awards $6.4 million in grants to southwest Missouri agencies to make homes more energy-efficient</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5558/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				In addition to energy savings for households, projects will create some 220 jobs statewide; funding comes from federal Recovery Act
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5558</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5557/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5557</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5557&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Martin O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour" at Morgan Stanley Location Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5557/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				The long-planned expansion will move 600 employees into the new location, create an additional 900 jobs in the next decade, and make Morgan Stanley one of Baltimore's largest financial institutions
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:51:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5557</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5556/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5556</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5556&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Jindal Calls on Coast Guard and BP to Scale-Up Vacuum Barge Operations across Louisiana's Coast</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5556/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Oil suction equipment on barges can transport vacuum pumps into marsh areas to remove oil
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:44:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5556</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5555/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5555</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5555&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Beshear Recognizes New and Expanding Manufacturers in Northern Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5555/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Seven manufacturing companies to create more than 400 jobs, invest more than $28.4 million in the region
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:36:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5555</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5554/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5554</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5554&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alabama’s Graduation Rate Increase is 12th Highest in the Nation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5554/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Education Week magazine produces "Diplomas Count," an annual ranking of state graduation rates
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5554</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5553/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5553</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5553&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alabama Governor Riley Announces Protection Project to Fill in Katrina Cut</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5553/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Paid for with funds provided to the state by BP, the $15 million project will protect sensitive estuaries from Gulf oil spill
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:10:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5553</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5550/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5550</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5550&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>McDonnell among 10 governors behind wind consortium</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5550/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and chief executives of nine other states have created a consortium to promote development of wind power resources.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5550</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5549/State-CRCT-results-improved-this-year.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5549</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5549&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> State CRCT results improved this year</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5549/State-CRCT-results-improved-this-year.aspx</link><description>
		
				Georgia students improved in almost all areas of the state's Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) this year, which checks students' knowledge against Georgia school curriculum for students in grades 1-8 in the subjects of reading, English/language arts and mathematics. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:55:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5549</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5548/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5548</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5548&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> Virginia Joins Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5548/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Memorandum of Understanding Signed by Governor McDonnell and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar; 10 East Coast Governors Total; Virginia Chosen as Location for New Regional Renewable Energy Office
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5548</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5547/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5547</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5547&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>South Carolina Gov. Sanford Joins Red Ventures at Groundbreaking</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5547/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				The online marketing firm, announced it would build a $27 million headquarters facility and create 1,000 new jobs over the next five to seven years.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5547</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5546/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5546</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5546&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> Gov. Perry and First Lady Lead Texas Economic Development and Tourism Delegation to Shanghai World Expo 2010</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5546/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Texas is a state sponsor of the the World Expo's U.S.A. National Pavilion, which is expected to draw 5 to 6 million visitors and will showcase America as the place of opportunity, diversity, innovation, success, sustainability, health and nutrition, and technology.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:03:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5546</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5545/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5545</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5545&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> In Case You Missed It…Samsung Adding 500 Jobs in Austin, Texas, Plant Expansion</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5545/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				The Samsung semiconductor plant in Austin, the company’s only such plant outside of Korea, currently employs 1,000 people.  Samsung’s Austin payroll is projected to grow from $70 million to about $105 million.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5545</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5544/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5544</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5544&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> Gov. Nixon awards $6.4 million in grants to southwest Missouri agencies to make homes more energy-efficient</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5544/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				In addition to energy savings for households, projects will create some 
220 jobs statewide; funding comes from federal Recovery Act
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:47:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5544</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5543/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5543</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5543&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Martin O'Malley Continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour" at Frederick County's National Cancer Institute at Riverside Research Park</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5543/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Research park is supporting up to 350 workers during construction, and will add approximately 200 additional jobs when complete
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:40:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5543</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5542/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5542</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5542&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title> Governor Crist Announces Proactive Reconnaissance Measures to Protect Florida's Beaches</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5542/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				State assets search for land-falling oil products daily by air, land and sea from sunup to sundown 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:28:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5542</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5541/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5541</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5541&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Arkansas Governor frees $1M to help storm victims</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5541/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Human Services to administer available monies from the Governor's Disaster Fund to help individuals recover from tornadoes and floods this spring
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5541</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5536/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5536</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5536&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia Governor Announces $1.1 Million in Grants for Child Advocacy Centers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5536/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Awarded to local non-profit child advocacy centers, funds will address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:42:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5536</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5535/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5535</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5535&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia Governor Manchin Announces over $1.5 Million in Transportation Enhancement Grants</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5535/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Federal program provides annual funding for non-traditional transportation-related projects
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:37:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5535</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5534/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5534</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5534&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Texas Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investments in Four Houston Area Companies</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5534/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Projects will foster innovation in biomedical, electronics technologies
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:32:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5534</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5533/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5533</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5533&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee Governor Bredesen Requests Federal Farm Assistance for Eight More Counties</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5533/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				A Secretarial disaster designation would make more assistance available to farmers that suffered significant losses to flooding that began April 30.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:28:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5533</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5532/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5532</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5532&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>North Carolina Gov. Perdue Signs Bill to Require Coverage of Hearing Aids for Children</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5532/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Law to provide coverage up to $2,500 for one hearing aid per ear every 36 months for covered individuals through age 21.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:17:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5532</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5531/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5531</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5531&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement from Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley on Addition of 200 Jobs at Middle River Aircraft Systems</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5531/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				200 jobs to come to East Baltimore County facility.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5531</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5530/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5530</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5530&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Announces OffShore Wind Energy Partnership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5530/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Group will coordinate issues surrounding development of off-shore wind along the Atlantic outer continental shelf. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5530</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5529/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5529</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5529&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Beshear Launches $46 Million Program to Put Thousands of Kentuckians to Work</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5529/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				WorkNow Kentucky targets disadvantaged youth and adults with children.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5529</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5528/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5528</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5528&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Kentucky’s Open Door Site Again Rated Best in the Nation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5528/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Another independent taxpayer watchdog group applauds Beshear Administration’s transparency efforts.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5528</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5527/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5527</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5527&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia Governor Perdue to Lead Mission to Cuba</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5527/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Governor leads delegation to explore trade opportunities with Cuba.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:43:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5527</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5526/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5526</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5526&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor Crist's Request for Fishery Failure Determination for Florida Granted by U.S. Department of Commerce</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5526/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Florida fisherman and affected businesses can now qualify for economic injury loans.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:38:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5526</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5525/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5525</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5525&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Memorandum: Florida Governor Charlie Crist's Letter to BP President Lamar McKay</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5525/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Governor Crist requests BP to immediately commit $100 million to cover Florida's response costs to environmental threats associated with the Gulf oil spill.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:34:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5525</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5524/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5524</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5524&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Governor Crist Assesses Oil Impact to Coastline during Panhandle Visit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5524/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Joined by music legend Jimmy Buffett, and representatives from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection and National Guard leadership, Governor Crist participated in Pensacola Beach shoreline and aerial inspections.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:19:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5524</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5523/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5523</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5523&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Governor's Gulf Oil Spill Economic Recovery Task Force to Meet in Tallahassee</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5523/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Task Force created to protect economic security of coastal counties impacted by the Gulf oil spill to facilitate Florida's businesses and industries recovery efforts resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:13:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5523</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5522/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5522</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5522&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Florida Governor Crist Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Affected by Gulf Oil Spill</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5522/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Loan program will provide $5 million in short-term funds to help small businesses in designated impact counties.
		
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:04:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5522</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5520/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5520</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5520&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Significant Increase in Boom for Alabama; Governor Riley Thanks President</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5520/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				
						Governor Riley announces increase in boom deployed to protect Alabama's coastline from ongoing Gulf oil spill as a result of his meeting with President Obama. 
				
				
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:47:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5520</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5518/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5518</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5518&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee Doles Out More Than $2M to Help Students Eat Better</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5518/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bredesen is committed to encouraging healthy eating and living habits in children.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:28:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5518</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5517/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5517</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5517&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Celebrates Race to the Top Phase 2 Application </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5517/Default.aspx</link><description>
		65 school districts and 54 teachers unions sign application in effort to win up to $700 million  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:23:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5517</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5516/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5516</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5516&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. deJongh Proclaims Small Business Week in the US Virgin Islands  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5516/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Recognizes the vital role small business owners play in securing America's economic stability 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:50:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5516</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5515/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5515</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5515&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Automotive Parts Manufacturer to Expand in Kentucky </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5515/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Topura America Fastener expansion in Bowling Green to create 30 new jobs, more than $9.3 million investment in the Commonwealth
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:33:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5515</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5514/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5514</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5514&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Announces New Wave of Advertising to Encourage Travel to Florida </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5514/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Memorial Day to Labor Day is vital period for Sunshine State’s tourism industry 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:57:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5514</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5513/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5513</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5513&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Public-Private-Academic Partners Launch Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5513/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The unique "LA BEOC" is Louisiana's first emergency operations center dedicated to response and recovery for businesses
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:51:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5513</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5512/Oklahoma-Seeks-175M-for-Education.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5512</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5512&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Oklahoma Seeks $175M for Education</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5512/Oklahoma-Seeks-175M-for-Education.aspx</link><description>
		Oklahoma's second-round application for $175 million in education funding may prove more competitive with state law backing promised reforms and fewer states applying for Race to the Top funds.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:44:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5512</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5511/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5511</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5511&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Executives Warm to Gov. O'Malley's Venture Capital Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5511/Default.aspx</link><description>
		InvestMaryland could secure $100M, governor says
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5511</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5510/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5510</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5510&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MS Gov. Barbour Expands Jobs Program to Fund Summer Jobs, Entrepreneurs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5510/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The successful Mississippi STEPS program will expand this summer to subsidize youth jobs and aid entrepreneurs opening their own businesses.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:30:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5510</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5509/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5509</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5509&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Announces Launch of TexasSiteSearch.com</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5509/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Interactive site helps companies worldwide with relocation and expansion
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:25:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5509</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5508/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5508</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5508&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Puerto Rico’s Governor Aims To Cut Taxes And Deficit, Too</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5508/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Luis Fortuño is looking to create a friendly business climate and send a strong message to the market.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:22:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5508</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5507/Gov-OMalley-Announces-InvestMaryland-Proposal.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5507</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5507&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Announces InvestMaryland Proposal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5507/Gov-OMalley-Announces-InvestMaryland-Proposal.aspx</link><description>
		Proposal designed to revitalize early-stage venture capital competitiveness, support growth of Maryland's knowledge based industries 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:45:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5507</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5506/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-Delta-Pioneers.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5506</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5506&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Delta Pioneers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5506/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-Delta-Pioneers.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe commends the success of KIPP, which stands for Knowledge Is Power Program. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:38:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5506</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5505/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5505</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5505&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>OK Gov. Henry Signs Teacher Evaluation Bill Into Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5505/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Measure will be key point in Oklahoma's application for federal education money
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:23:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5505</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5504/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5504</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5504&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Signs Groundbreaking Teacher Evaluation Bill into Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5504/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Jindal: “Louisiana has taken a huge step forward today in ensuring that every child is taught by an effective teacher and that every public school is led by effective instructional leaders."
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:20:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5504</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5503/Elevating-West-Virginias-Work-Force.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5503</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5503&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Elevating West Virginia’s Work Force</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5503/Elevating-West-Virginias-Work-Force.aspx</link><description>
		From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Governor Joe Manchin
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:04:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5503</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5502/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5502</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5502&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Signs 2010-11 Budget, Focuses on Economic Incentives and Increased Efficiencies </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5502/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Strengthens job creation, increases education funding and preserves environment and public safety 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:42:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5502</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5501/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5501</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5501&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Trade Delegation from American South to Discuss Investment and Partnership Opportunities with Chinese Commerce Ministers in Beijing </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5501/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Meeting is First of Two Gatherings Planned with Chinese Leaders 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5501</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5500/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5500</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5500&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Specialty Car Company Expanding in Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5500/Default.aspx</link><description>
		ASC Incorporated to create 10 new jobs, invest $600,000 in Lexington 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 16:05:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5500</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5499/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5499</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5499&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen Welcomes New Tennessee Investment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5499/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Miniature Precision Components, Inc. to Invest $7.5 Million and Create 118 Jobs in Morrison
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:54:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5499</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5498/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5498</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5498&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Recovery Act Funds Support Innovative N.C. Energy Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5498/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perdue: “These projects help build our state’s green energy economy, create jobs and demonstrate how public and private partnerships can work to help our communities"
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5498</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5497/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5497</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5497&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Hosts Annual Hurricane Conference Urging Preparedness</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5497/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Each year, the Governor’s Hurricane Conference promotes preparedness and recognizes distinguished public service among emergency managers and volunteer organizations. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:37:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5497</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5496/OK-Gov-Henry-Signs-Energy-Security-Act.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5496</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5496&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>OK Gov. Henry Signs Energy Security Act </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5496/OK-Gov-Henry-Signs-Energy-Security-Act.aspx</link><description>
		Establishes a renewable energy standard goal that 15 percent of electricity in Oklahoma be generated by renewables such as wind, solar and geothermal by 2015
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:24:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5496</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5495/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5495</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5495&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Announces Orion Air Group to Consolidate Operations to Newport News</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5495/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor McDonnell: "The aviation industry in Virginia is thriving"
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5495</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5494</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5494&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Embrace Innovative Workforce Training Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Over the last year, 12 Southern states have taken part in Microsoft’s Elevate America program, a unique public-private partnership designed to provide free technology training to displaced workers.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5494</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5493/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5493</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5493&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue: Pilgrim's Pride to Create Up to 1,400 Jobs, Invest $30M in Georgia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5493/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perdue: “The economic imprint of Pilgrim’s Pride is enormous, not only to the state’s poultry industry, but to the growers and suppliers in the region"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 16:21:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5493</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5492/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5492</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5492&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs to North Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5492/Default.aspx</link><description>
		One NC Fund Helps WhiteRidge Plastics Bring 55 Jobs, $1.2 Million Investment to Rockingham County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 16:11:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5492</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5491/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5491</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5491&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Riley Launches E3 Initiative to Boost Suppliers’ Economic, Energy and Environmental Performance</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5491/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The program - Alabama E3 (Economy, Energy, Environment) - will ultimately help companies maximize  energy efficiency, reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and train employees in using “green” manufacturing practices.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 15:50:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5491</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5490/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5490</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5490&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Welcomes Sabra Dipping Company to Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5490/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Cuts Ribbon at Company's New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant in Chesterfield County; Facility will Create 260 New Jobs  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:42:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5490</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5489/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5489</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5489&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beebe Commends Expansion of Existing Arkansas Businesses </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5489/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Attends dedication of Evergreen Packaging's $53M expansion in Pine Bluff, Ark.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:39:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5489</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5488/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5488</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5488&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Nissan Breaks Ground on Tennessee Battery Plant </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5488/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Part of Plan to Build New Electric Car, Create More Than 1,000 Jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:32:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5488</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5487/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5487</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5487&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Bill Improving Foster Care to Adoption Transition</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5487/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Legislation aimed at speeding up and improving the process transitioning South Carolina children in foster care into permanent adoptive homes
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:27:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5487</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5486/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5486</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5486&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Commercial Solar Power Project Producing Electricity in NC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5486/Default.aspx</link><description>
		A one-megawatt solar power project owned and operated by a Duke Energy commercial business unit is now producing clean, renewable electricity for North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1 (NCMPA1).
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 15:32:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5486</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5485/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5485</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5485&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Announces Main Street Solutions Fund Grants</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5485/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Statewide Program Supports Small Businesses, Jobs, Revitalization
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 15:11:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5485</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5484/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5484</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5484&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Small Businesses Help Texas’ Economy Shine</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5484/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Speaks at W.M. Dewey and Son Inc. - Texas' oldest oilfield trucking company - to commemorate Texas Small Business Week
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 15:06:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5484</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5482/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5482</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5482&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Signs Clean Energy Bills Into Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5482/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Maryland adopts a series of bills promoting the use of electric cars and solar panels in the state
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:57:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5482</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5481/Duke-Energy-in-China-for-Clean-Tech.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5481</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5481&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy in China for Clean Tech</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5481/Duke-Energy-in-China-for-Clean-Tech.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy Corp. is scouting for new clean-energy technologies in China after President Barack Obama's bid to pass U.S. legislation curbing carbon emissions stalled, the company's chief technology officer said.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:52:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5481</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5480/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5480</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5480&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia Offers Computer Training Vouchers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5480/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Manchin: "Technology is key in job placement and job enhancement"
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:38:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5480</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5479/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5479</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5479&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Announces MeadWestvaco to Move Innovation Center to Virginia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5479/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Move will relocate 128 jobs to city of Richmond 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:19:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5479</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5478/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5478</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5478&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen Announces New Regional HQ in Franklin, TN</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5478/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Michigan-based Insurance Company to Hire Up to 750 Employees Over Three Years
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:15:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5478</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5477/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5477</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5477&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Federal Grant to Benefit Kentucky Nonprofits</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5477/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Grant is designed to help nonprofits continue to provide services through the economic downturn
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:08:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5477</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5476/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5476</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5476&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Unveils Public-Private Partnership Between Microsoft and Florida </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5476/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Microsoft to provide no-cost training, certification exams through the Microsoft Elevate America program to boost digital literacy
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 14:46:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5476</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5475/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5475</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5475&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces New Oyster Regulations, Creating Jobs and Expanding Oyster Sanctuaries</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5475/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Proposed regulations submitted to General Assembly would add millions to Maryland's economy and create hundreds of jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:55:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5475</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5474/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5474</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5474&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear: Specialty Chemical Company to Invest $40M, Retain 79 Jobs in Calvert City</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5474/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Investment in Lubrizol Advanced Materials made possible by state incentive program designed to assist existing businesses retool Kentucky facilities
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:51:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5474</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5473/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5473</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5473&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Tours NC Marine Base's Green Initiative</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5473/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Says the solar thermal energy project at Camp Lejeune further demonstrates North Carolina's commitment to renewable energy
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:47:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5473</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5472/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5472</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5472&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Seeks 5-Year Economic Growth Plan for Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5472/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Names advisers from private sector to lead development of strategic economic plan to transform Missouri's economy for 21st century
		
		
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:42:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5472</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5471/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5471</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5471&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Better Prepared for College</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5471/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe discusses the relationship between education and a strong workforce, detailing new state initiatives designed to connect the two. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:11:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5471</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5470/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5470</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5470&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia Welcomes Sony Ericsson Americas Headquarters to Atlanta</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5470/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Mobile Technology Leader to Employ 180
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:02:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5470</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5469/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5469</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5469&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>US Virgin Islands to Receive $9M for Energy Efficiency Initiatives </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5469/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor deJongh recently executed four Memoranda of Agreement to utilize over $9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or ARRA funding for energy efficiency initiatives in the government.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:57:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5469</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5468/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5468</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5468&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Commercial Wind Power Business Secures Financing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5468/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Duke Energy is leveraging its interests in five of its commercial wind farms to finance continued investments in renewable power.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:39:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5468</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5467/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5467</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5467&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Automakers and Federal Government Agree on Next Steps for Long-Term GHG/Fuel Economy Program </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5467/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Automakers joined federal policymakers at the White House Friday to launch the next phase of coordinated NHTSA and EPA regulations to address fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions through 2025.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5467</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5466/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5466</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5466&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Participates in Ribbon Cutting for LabDx in Lexington</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5466/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company creating 65 high-tech and technical support jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 16:14:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5466</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5465/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5465</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5465&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Henry, Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Agreement </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5465/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Henry: "I am proud that we were able to strike an agreement that largely protects the core services that are so important to Oklahomans and the state’s economic recovery"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 16:12:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5465</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5464/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5464</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5464&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Online Retailer to Add 228 Jobs in North Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5464/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Vitacost.com, a leading online retailer and direct marketer of health and wellness products, to expand in Lexington with help from the One North Carolina Fund.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 16:06:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5464</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5463/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5463</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5463&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Awards Funds for At-Risk Youth Programming in St. Louis</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5463/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Kingdom House community center to direct funds to afterschool, summer day camp, employment skills development and youth development programs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 15:44:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5463</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5462/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5462</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5462&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley: CyberMaryland Tapped for National Economic Development Award</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5462/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CyberMaryland, a public/private economic development initiative to position Maryland as the nation's epicenter for cyber security, has been recognized for excellence in policy research
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 15:38:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5462</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5461/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5461</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5461&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Wind Turbine Parts Maker to Build Arkansas Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5461/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beebe welcomes German manufacturer Beckman Volmer, up to 500 jobs to Osceola, Ark.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 15:23:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5461</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5460/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5460</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5460&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Bredesen, Tennessee General Assembly Lauded for Commitment to Pre-K </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5460/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New Pew Center report commends Tennessee for consistent, firm commitment to high-quality pre-kindergarten
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 15:07:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5460</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5459/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5459</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5459&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Announces New Research Center at UAH Moving Forward</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5459/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Riley: 
		“This center will offer this region and our entire state new opportunities for economic growth and development” 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 14:47:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5459</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5458/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5458</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5458&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Textiles Manufacturer Bringing 127 Jobs, $500K Investment to North Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5458/Default.aspx</link><description>
		One NC Fund Helps Advanced Textile Solutions Locate in Caldwell County 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5458</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5457/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5457</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5457&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Beam Global Spirits &amp; Wine Begins Expansion of Plant in Frankfort, Ky.</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5457/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Beshear celebrates the addition of 120 new jobs in Kentucky  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:46:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5457</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5456/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5456</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5456&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon: Missouri Top State in Putting Federal Wastewater Improvement Funds to Work</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5456/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Missouri communities have put out for bid, awarded and started construction of projects totaling 100% of the state's allocation
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:37:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5456</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5455/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5455</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5455&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Joins in Jobs Center Grand Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5455/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New Kershaw County facility represents sixth QuickJobs Center being built in South Carolina 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:20:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5455</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5454/Gov-Beshear-Honors-Kentucky-Small-Businesses.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5454</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5454&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Honors Kentucky Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5454/Gov-Beshear-Honors-Kentucky-Small-Businesses.aspx</link><description>
		Presents U.S. Small Business Administration Awards and Recognizes 2010 Pacesetter Business Recognition Program Inductees
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:13:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5454</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5453/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5453</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5453&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Receives High Rankings in National Business Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5453/Default.aspx</link><description>
		United States Chamber of Commerce Report Ranks Virginia #2 in Nation in Top Overall Growth 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:08:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5453</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5452/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5452</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5452&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Fortuño Urges Senators to Clarify Puerto Rico’s Political Status Options</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5452/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño today urged senators to support legislation that would clarify the possible statuses for the territory and enable local plebiscite voters to determine whether they support the current territory status, or want one of the possible alternatives.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5452</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5451/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5451</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5451&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell: Energy Plant is Example for the Future</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5451/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Trash-to-energy practice should be expanded in state, McDonnell says on 
		tour
		of 
		Covanta Energy plant
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5451</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5450/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5450</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5450&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Announces Creation of 800 New High-Tech Jobs in Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5450/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Technology innovator IBM to establish delivery center to serve U.S., global clients
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:09:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5450</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5449/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5449</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5449&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases Annual Bay Health Report Card </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5449/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Bay receives highest mark since 2002; New StreamHealth Web site provides stewardship tools for citizens
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:05:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5449</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5447/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5447</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5447&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes First Quality to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5447/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company's move represents fifth 1,000-plus jobs announcement in last year; Investment largest in Upstate since BMW, largest in Anderson Co. history
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 13:16:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5447</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5446/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5446</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5446&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Emphasis On Exports: Arkansas Businesses Recognized For Tapping Global Market</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5446/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Four Arkansas Companies Win Governor's Excellence in Global Trade Award 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 16:21:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5446</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5444/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5444</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5444&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CGI Awarded Five-Year, US$73.2M Contract with the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5444/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Support for websites and citizen portal helps empower 44 million beneficiaries
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:53:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5444</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5443/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5443</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5443&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>North Carolina Celebrates Tourism’s Economic Impact with Travel and Tourism Day</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5443/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perdue has proclaimed Tuesday, May 18 as “Travel and Tourism Day” to celebrate an industry vital to the economic stability and growth of North Carolina.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:46:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5443</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5442/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5442</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5442&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Touts Virginia's Tourism Industry</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5442/Default.aspx</link><description>
		International Visitation to Virginia Jumps 16 Percent, Posting Highest Increase Amongst Surveyed States for 2009 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:38:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5442</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5441/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5441</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5441&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>IBM to Hire 800 for New Service Delivery Center in Missouri</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5441/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Nixon announces 800 high-tech jobs headed for Columbia, Mo. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:31:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5441</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5440/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5440</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5440&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Helps Break Ground on New Soybean Production Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5440/Default.aspx</link><description>
		$55 million facility will help farmers meet strong global demand for grain, create 50 new local jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5440</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5439/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5439</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5439&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Kicks Off Largest American Recovery and Reinvestment Transportation Project in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5439/Default.aspx</link><description>
		200 jobs supported by the replacement of the I-695 bridge over Liberty Road
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:34:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5439</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5438/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5438</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5438&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue: Recovery Act Funds Aid Energy Efficiency and Promote Green Job Growth</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5438/Default.aspx</link><description>
		About $5.4 million in Energy Efficiency &amp;amp; Conservation Block Grants Assist Public Schools and Community Colleges
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:28:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5438</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5437/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5437</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5437&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>From The Governor’s Desk: A Weekly Column by WV Gov. Manchin</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5437/Default.aspx</link><description>
		West Virginia: A Vacation Destination
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:24:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5437</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5436/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5436</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5436&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Welcomes Solar Energy Products Manufacturer to Georgia </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5436/Default.aspx</link><description>
		MAGE SOLAR Locates North American Headquarters in Dublin, Ga.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:20:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5436</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5435/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5435</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5435&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Visits China to Seek More Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5435/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Phil Bredesen traveled to China Friday with one of his top aides to attend the Shanghai World Expo.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:46:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5435</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5434/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5434</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5434&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear: Software Testing Facility Coming to Lexington</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5434/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Galmont Consulting to create 90 new engineering jobs, create partnership with University of Kentucky’s College of Engineering
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:37:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5434</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5433/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5433</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5433&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Northrop Grumman Awarded National Health Data Repository Task Order</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5433/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Centers for Medicare &amp;amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a National Level Repository for accurate electronic health record incentive payment processing transactions to healthcare professionals, agencies and institutions.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:11:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5433</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5432/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5432</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5432&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Port Authority to Lease APMT Portsmouth Terminal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5432/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Integration of Terminal into Port Authority Major Step Towards Making Virginia East Coast's Leading Port 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:36:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5432</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5431/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5431</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5431&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Take Action to Protect Business in Wake of Oil Spill </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5431/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Four Southern Governors have taken action to address the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that continues to impact the coastlines of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Committed to protecting both the environment and economy of the region, these Governors are using all available tools to protect the citizens of their respective state.
		
		
				
						
								
						
				
		
		
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5431</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5430/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5430</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5430&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia, Pew Center Partner Creating Innovative Tool that Will Assist Management of State Spending</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5430/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Georgia’s joint effort with Pew will for the first time seamlessly refresh and generate histories of data across different systems, so that purchasing analysis stays current. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 15:12:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5430</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5429/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5429</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5429&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry Announces $2M Grant to Expand Early College Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5429/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Emphasizes importance of science, technology, engineering and math
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 15:06:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5429</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5428/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5428</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5428&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Duke Energy Reaches Agreement with DOE to Accept $204 M in Stimulus Funds to Support Grid Modernization</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5428/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Projects will save or create new jobs and stimulate the economy
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 14:56:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5428</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5427/Oil-Spill-Response-Cleanup-Lessons-Learned.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5427</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5427&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Oil Spill: Response, Cleanup, Lessons Learned </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5427/Oil-Spill-Response-Cleanup-Lessons-Learned.aspx</link><description>
		A message from Jack Gerard, President &amp;amp; CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, followed by highlights from Energy Tomorrow 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 14:51:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5427</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5426/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5426</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5426&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tourism Week Proclaimed in the US Virgin Islands </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5426/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor deJongh hopes to foster awareness about the impact of tourism on the local economy, also emphasizing the importance of providing top-notch service to tourists. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:51:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5426</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5425/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5425</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5425&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Announces State Partnership with Microsoft to Offer Free Technology Job Training</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5425/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Through Elevate America, Microsoft will work with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD), the Alabama Career Center System, and the Alabama Community College System to distribute 15,000 vouchers for free, online technology training and certification.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:41:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5425</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5424/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5424</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5424&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>VA Gov. McDonnell Announces Significant Investment in Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5424/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Over $116 million in bond proceeds directed toward infrastructure projects and job creation across Virginia
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:40:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5424</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5423/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5423</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5423&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Welcomes Funding for Commercial Energy Efficiency Projects </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5423/Default.aspx</link><description>
		More than $787K in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will help four Kentucky companies save energy and reduce operating costs. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:28:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5423</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5422/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5422</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5422&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Announces Manufacturing Jobs for Missourians</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5422/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Austrian-based Alpla Incorporated to create 70 new Missouri jobs over the next five years
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5422</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5420/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5420</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5420&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Nixon Urges Passage of Missouri Manufacturing Jobs Act</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5420/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Legislation would allow qualified suppliers or manufacturing facilities that create or retain jobs in Missouri to retain a portion of withheld income taxes.  
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:14:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5420</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5419/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5419</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5419&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry: Texas Connecting Students with Jobs of Tomorrow</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5419/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Perry recently presented the Texas Engineering and Technical Consortium (TETC) with a $150K grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to help establish the Center for College and Career Preparedness for the All Across Texas (AAT) internship program.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:03:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5419</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5417/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5417</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5417&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>PR Gov. Fortuño Presents Agriculture Reform Proposal</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5417/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Plan proposes the creation of a new law for Puerto Rico's Agriculture Department tempered to the realities and needs of the 21st century
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 15:33:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5417</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5416/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5416</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http