Airpark in Alexandria, La., Certified as CLECO SmartSite

England Airpark’s 34-acre heavy industrial site “E-1” located adjacent to Union Tank Car, has been designated as a Cleco SmartSite. It is the first site in Rapides Parish to receive the designation, which is a program certified by McCallum Sweeney Consulting. Cleco Corp. is an energy services…

Strategic Risk Management Implementation Guide Released

The Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc., or RIMS, has released a guide walking organizations through the establishment of a framework for strategic risk management practices. The guide also takes a look at how some of the world’s leading organizations have developed balanced risk-taking approaches.

RIMS has identified…

New Study says Wind Energy Works for Kansas

A recently released study shows the wind energy industry creates jobs for workers, economic benefits for landowners and downward pressure on electricity rates. The study was conducted by law firm Polsinelli Shughart in partnership with the Kansas Energy Information Network.
“Kansas’ Renewable Portfolio Standard has helped diversify Kansas’ energy mix…

Mississippi Development Authority Launches Minority Business Registry

The online Mississippi Minority Business Registry will assist businesses and public entities looking for prospective suppliers or contractors that can meet their procurement needs. It also provides greater visibility for minority- and women-owned businesses in the state.

The registry is an effort of the Mississippi Development Authority, the state…

U.S. Chamber Applauds law Protecting U.S. Civil Aviation from EU Tax Scheme

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed S. 1956, the “European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011,” which the U.S. Chamber believes is a step in the right direction. The chamber would also like to see the U.S. administration take the steps to present its case…