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February 19 , 2010
TELAMON CORPORATION EXPANDS TO NEW JERSEY
South Brunswick, NJ - Governor Chris Christie is committed to attracting high-tech jobs to New Jersey. Telamon Corporation has executed a Business Employment Incentive Program (BEIP) grant with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support the relocation of new jobs into the state.  The company had considered expanding its Pennsylvania offices before choosing to grow in the Garden State.  The company will create 31 new jobs and lease a 40,000 sf IT Center and Distribution facility.

Bingham EDA was hired for site review, incentive procurement and fulfillment services.

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January 28, 2010
BLUEFISH WIRELESS MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES EXPANSION
Zionsville, IN - Lt. Governor Becky Skillman joined executives from wireless management provider, Bluefish Wireless Management Inc., to announce the company will expand its operations, creating up to 150 new jobs by 2013. The Zionsville-headquartered firm, which oversees wireless device management services for many Fortune 100 companies, will invest $2.7 million to grow its existing space at the Northwest Technology Park from 20,000 square-feet to 60,000 square-feet.

Bingham EDA was hired for site selection, incentive procurement and fulfillment services.

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January 27, 2010
ZIPP SPEED WEAPONRY TO EXPAND IN INDIANAPOLIS
indianapolis, IN - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives of racing bike component maker, Zipp Speed Weaponry, to announce that the company will expand its design and manufacturing operations here, creating 105 new jobs by 2013. The company, which designs and manufactures wheels, bars and accessories for racing bicycles, will invest $12.4 million to construct a new 70,000 square-foot manufacturing and customer service center on the city's northwest side.

Bingham EDA was hired for site selection, incentive procurement and fulfillment services.

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December 7, 2009
TELAMON CORP. OPENS COLUMBUS, OHIO TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Columbus, OH - Telamon continues to grow into new markets as customer demands continue to rise. Telamon will expand to Columbus, Ohio in order to serve the region as well as Eastern Indiana markets. Telamon will employ approximately 31. Telamon specializes in IT deployment, meaning the company creates and builds towers, as well as installs IT hardware and software for its clients. Their workforce will consist of IT engineers, assembly workers, installers, warehouse staff and administrative personnel.

Bingham EDA was hired for site selection, incentive procurement and fulfillment services.

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October 6 , 2009
AVRAM WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS ESTABLISHED IN GREENWOOD, IN
Greenwood, IN - Avram Worldwide, a provider of supply chain and logistics services, will establish its new headquarters and distribution operations in Greenwood, creating 78 new jobs by 2013. The company offers a variety of transportation management, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment services and will invest $885,000 to lease and equip an existing 20,000 square-foot headquarters facility in Johnson County.

Bingham EDA was hired for site selection, incentive procurement and fulfillment services.

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April 8, 2009
TELAMON CORP. OPENS ST. LOUIS TECHNOLOGY CENTER
St. Louis, MO - To meet new and growing customer demands and an expanding market, Telamon will expand to Jefferson County, Missouri near Fenton. Telamon will employ some 17 workers initially, expanding to approximately 28 workers by 2013. Telamon specializes in IT deployment, meaning the company receives and installs IT hardware and software for its clients. Their workforce will consist of IT engineers, assembly workers, installers, warehouse staff and administrative personnel.

Bingham EDA was hired for site selection, incentive procurement and fulfillment services.

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March 4, 2009
TELAMON CORP. OPENS TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN LOUISVILLE
Louisville, KY - A high-tech company that provides computer and technical support to AT&T has chosen Louisville as the site of its newest offices, Mayor Jerry Abramson announced today. Telamon Corp, based in Carmel, Indiana, will open a technology center in the Newburg neighborhood, creating 10 to 15 jobs in Louisville and another 20 to 25 jobs in the state, with opportunities for future expansion. The company was approved for $435,500 in state tax incentives for up to 10 years.

Bingham EDA provides site selection and incentives procurement services to Telamon. 

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February 5, 2009
TELAMON APPROVED FOR INCENTIVES IN KENTUCKY
Louisville, KY - Telamon is considering the addition of a Louisville facility which would employ 28 and create new annual payroll of $1.2 million.  The company would invest $258,000 in the new location. Telamon was approved for $435,500 in KJDA incentives for up to 10 years. The project was approved for incentives by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. Telamon, a $455 million company based in Indianapolis, provides a variety of services to the telecommunications industry and its customers.   It specializes in IT deployment, meaning they receive and install IT hardware and software to its clients.  

“In the present economy, we see companies seeking to streamline and focus on their core competencies,” said Caleb Ho, President of Carrier Services Group, Telamon. “This has created opportunities for services firms like Telamon. We have always respected what Louisville offers: a business friendly environment, highly-trained workforce, Midwestern work ethic, and centralized location. We are pleased to announce the opening of our new location to better service our customers.”

Bingham EDA managed the procurement of economic development incentives in support of Telamon's expansion project and will assist the company with the fulfillment of the awards.

August 21, 2008
BINGHAM EDA CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Indianapolis, IN - Bingham EDA is proud to have supported our clients over the past year resulting in the following: New Jobs:  1,969,  Retained Jobs:  2,466,  Capital Investment:  $ 211,725,000,  and Total Incentives Awarded:  $ 21,418,857.

Bingham EDA also provided services to a number of organizations striving to improve their community's economic development opportunities.  Projects involved diverse areas of interest including international trade, industry asset mapping and marketing analysis,  labor studies,  real estate feasibility and economic development organization program development.   

Thank you for your support!  We look forward to future collaborations and opportunities to help your organization achieve success.   Additional thanks to our partners at Bingham McHale for their support and guidance over the past year.   The resources provided by the firm have been invaluable to Bingham EDA and our clients. Please visit Bingham McHale's recently revised web site at www.binghammchale.com. 

July 29, 2008
IHIF RELEASES REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR LIFE SCIENCES GROWTH
Indianapolis, IN - The Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF) announced that the second phase of its Statewide Asset Mapping and Strategic Planning project is completed, resulting in ten regional reports detailing recommended strategies for growth and development of the life science industry in Indiana. 

Each of the ten regional reports includes an analysis of the existing life science industry in the area, including a visual representation or asset map. Strengths and gaps are discussed, and strategy recommendations are provided.  These strategy recommendations can be used by local economic development officials to craft business retention, attraction and organic growth initiatives.  The complete regional reports are available at www.ihif.org 

Bingham EDA and Cushman & Wakefield Global Consulting Group directed the project for IHIF.

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July 18, 2008
ENGINEERING FIRM TO EXPAND ITS INDIANAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS
Indianapolis, IN - High-tech equipment designer Jarrett Engineering announced today it will expand its headquarters and engineering center in Indianapolis, creating nearly 40 new jobs by 2012. The company, which designs advanced manufacturing equipment and processes for manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and pharmaceuticals industries, will invest more than $1.3 million to expand its engineering services and headquarters into an adjacent 7,000 square-feet of existing space at its 1011 North Pennsylvania Avenue facility.

Bingham EDA managed the procurement of economic development incentives in support of Jarrett Engineering's expansion project and will assist the company with the fulfillment of the awards.

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July 9, 2008
TECH FIRM TO EXPAND ITS INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN CARMEL
Carmel, IN - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from technology developer and  supplier Telamon Corporation today to announce the company's plans to expand its international headquarters, creating nearly 250 new jobs by 2012. The provider of products and services ranging from the development of wireless information technology systems to integrated supply chain management and high-tech assembly services will invest more than $3 million to upgrade its technical support, engineering and logistics operations at the company's suburban Indianapolis corporate complex.

Bingham EDA managed the procurement of economic development incentives in support of Telamon's expansion project.

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May 21, 2008
TECHTOP LHP TO BRING NEW JOBS AND FACILITY TO COLUMBUS
Columbus, IN - Lt. Governor Becky Skillman joined executives from Indiana-based LHP Technologies and Chinese-owned manufacturer Techtop today to announce the companies joint venture that will bring a new manufacturing and distribution center to Columbus, creating more than 60 new jobs. Operating as Techtop LHP, Inc., the joint-venture company will invest more than $7 million to build and equip a 60,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center for its global line of electric motors, pumps and generators.

Bingham EDA managed the procurement of economic development incentives in support of the Techtop LHP, Inc. project.

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May 7, 2008
DCL MEDICAL LABORATORIES ANNOUNCES INDIANA EXPANSION
Indianapolis, IN - DCL Medical Laboratories was joined by Governor Mitch Daniels and Mayor Greg Ballard this morning to announce the company's plans to expand its headquarters and clinical laboratory in Indianapolis.  The company will create 125 new life sciences jobs, invest more than $4.7 million and add more than 20,000 square feet of commercial laboratory space.   Founded in 1984, DCL has grown from a diagnostic cytology lab to a full-service regional reference laboratory with operations in Indianapolis, St. Louis and Louisville. The expansion will enable DCL to leverage its experience in cytopathology, clinical trials and product development to facilitate commercialization of emerging diagnostics discoveries.

Bingham EDA assisted DCL Medical Laboratories with the expansion of its corporate headquarters as well as negotiating and procuring economic development incentives.

April 8, 2008
CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC DEVELOPER TO GROW ITS NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA OPERATIONS
Warsaw, IN - OrthoPediatrics announced the company's plans to grow its development, manufacturing and distribution center in Warsaw, Indiana creating 100 new jobs. The two-year old developer of orthopedic implants for children and small stature patients will invest more than $4.5 million to more than double its development and manufacturing operations in the North Central Indiana town known as the Orthopedics Capital of the World.

Bingham EDA assisted Orthopediatrics with the expansion of its corporate headquarters as well as negotiating and procuring economic development incentives.

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March 20, 2008
FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY TO MORE THAN DOUBLE ITS SOUTH BEND WORKFORCE
South Bend, IN - Ryan Fireprotection, a designer, manufacturer and installer of custom fire protection systems, announced today it will expand its Northern Indiana operations, creating more than 25 new jobs.

Bingham EDA managed the procurement of economic development incentives in support of Ryan Fireprotection's project.

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March 2008
TRAINING INCENTIVES - THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
by: Jenny Massey, Senior Project Manager, Bingham Economic Development Advisors, LLC
Article featured in Area Development Magazine

Investment in economic development has become increasingly more strategic as many states attempt to attract specific industries such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology that create high-skill jobs commanding high wages. Talent is the key issue in attracting these types of jobs, making training incentives a requirement for states to stay competitive.

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February 6, 2008
COOK PHARMICA ANNOUNCES EXPANSION
Bloomington, IN - Cook Pharmica LLC, part of Cook Medical, is expanding its biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Indiana. The company will invest $84 million in facility upgrades and new equipment to add contract fill finish capabilities. The project will create over 200 new jobs at the facility where currently 225 people are employed.

Bingham EDA worked with Cook Pharmica to evaluate locations for the expansion and to negotiate incentives in support of the project including over $2.2 million in performance based tax credits and $100,000 in training grants from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

January 10, 2008
IHIF SELECTS CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD CONSULTING GROUP AND BINGHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS FOR STATEWIDE INITIATIVE
Indianapolis, IN - Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF) today announced that it has hired the team of Cushman & Wakefield Global Consulting Group (C&W) and Bingham Economic Development Advisors, LLC (Bingham EDA) for its statewide life sciences asset mapping and strategic planning initiative.

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December 28, 2007
TECHNOLOGY COMPANY TO NEARLY TRIPLE ITS INDIANA WORKFORCE
Indianapolis, IN - LHP Inc. will create more than 320 high-tech jobs by 2011. The software developer will invest more than $1 million to expand its southeast Indiana headquarters and development center located in Columbus, Indiana. The company creates software and hardware solutions for military, automotive and medical industries worldwide.

Bingham EDA managed the procurement of economic development incentives in support of LHP's project.

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December 27, 2007
OFFICE FURNITURE COMPANY TO EXPAND ITS SOUTHERN INDIANA HEADQUARTERS, MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Huntingburg, IN - OFS Brands Holdings, Inc. will invest more than $81 million for the expansion to add new production facilities, veneer operations, UV coating systems and office space to its southern Indiana headquarter facilities located in Huntingburg, Indiana. The internationally recognized office furniture company will create more than 300 new jobs by 2012.

Bingham EDA assisted OFS with the expansion of its corporate headquarters as well as negotiating and procuring economic development incentives.

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August 3, 2007
Speaking Engagement – “Hoosier Site Consultants Roundtable”

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July 30, 2007
CLAY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SELECTS RESEARCH FIRM
FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE STUDY
Orange Park, FL — The Clay County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Division is partnering with Bingham Economic Development Advisors, LLC. to analyze the local business community for international business development made possible through an international business development grant funded by the state of Florida.

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May 2007
BINGHAM McHALE LAUNCHES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AFFILIATE
Indianapolis, IN. — Bingham McHale LLP has formed Bingham Economic Development Advisors, LLC (Bingham EDA), an independently operated and managed affiliate of the law firm focused on economic development relating to site-selection analysis, incentive procurement and fulfillment, and community development and planning.

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June 26, 2007
Speaking Engagement — “A Business Game Plan: Economic Development Incentives, Property Tax Saving Strategies and Business Financing Tools for Indiana Manufacturers”

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