Lufkin News & Press

CEO Magazine Ranks Texas Best State for Business for Eighth Consecutive Year

jfenley — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:59:01 -0500

Texas has been ranked the top state for job growth and business development for the eighth year in a row in Chief Executive Magazine's annual survey of CEOs. The survey asked 650 CEOs to rank the best states for business based on a wide range of criteria, from taxation and regulation to workforce quality and living environment.

Texas Takes Top Spot in Two Economic Development Surveys

jfenley — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:03:22 -0500

Texas' jobs climate continues to receive accolades, with the Lone Star State ranked as best business climate of all 50 states by both Development Counsellors International (DCI) and Area Development magazine, with DCI also naming Texas "Best in Class" for state economic development organizations.

Aspen Power official says company looking to flip the switch by late July

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:38:46 -0500

The Aspen Power biomass plant in North Lufkin is in the testing phase and should be ready to generate electricity sometime between July 15-20, according to a company official.

Georgia-Pacific increasing production of proppant resin

jfenley — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:38:59 -0500

Georgia-Pacific Chemicals on Thursday announced that it’s stepping up production of proppant resin, an important component of natural gas production, at its Lufkin facility.

Loggins Culinary opens for business

jfenley — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:36:07 -0600

After months of waiting, Loggins Culinary, LLC is open for business.