Electrolux project

Memphis IDB picked Allen & Hoshall as PM for the Electrolux expansion in Memphis, all part of an effort, sometimes controversial, to spur jobs-creation. CA has it.

Electrolux pressure

Elextrolux writes state-city officials, saying it needs incentives payments promised the company, quickly, or may be no news investment in the Memphis area. The CA has it.

Memphis incentives

Memphis Mayor Wharton is on the defensive from a few critics of the Mitsubishi and Electrolux incentives. The CA has it.

Quebecois concerns about Tennessee

The CA reports Quebec residents are concerned about jobs competition with Memphis, which recently won an Electrolux expansion that might've gone to the province. A related City Paper story on Electrolux's significance for Mid-Tenn is here.

Electrolux announcement today?

Memphis Daily News says Electrolux, with closure of a Canadian plant underway, will announce today it's putting a 1,200-worker facility in the Memphis area. Related Commercial Appeal.