Matsushita plant in Pinckneyville expands DVD output rapidly
Matsushita Universal Media Services in Pinckneyville has grown to become the United States second-largest optical disc facility. CEO Gary Vaughn says development is ahead of schedule with 825 workers and up to 1,025 during peak times. The plant produces 160,000 to 165,000 discs daily with a $6 million utility plant monitoring quality and a shift to smaller, frequent production runs. State Rep Mike Best praises private industry expansion and cross-state business activity.
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Pinckneyville Receives City Grants for Patrol Cars and Generator
Rep. Mike Bost announced a $91,700 state grant to Pinckneyville funding two new police patrol cars priced at $44,100 and a $32,600 emergency generator for city hall. An additional $15,000 digital voice logging system was purchased. Bost cited improved officer safety and city services.
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Kroger Opens New Herrin Store Expanding Local Options
Kroger opens a Herrin store citing new options and higher tax revenue. Employee count rose from 80 to 110. the store has been in Herrin since the early 1900s across four sites. Paul Mollet manages, Greg Hampton co manager, Jeane Casey assists.
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BSA targets software piracy with whistleblower ads in St Louis
The Business Software Alliance runs an anti piracy sweep urging disgruntled workers to report piracy via 888 NO PIRACY. A St Louis company was busted after a January campaign. Marion Pepsi faced a $65000 fine years ago for software misuse. BSA warns against vendettas and asks for tips while promising safeguards against false claims.
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Government aims to expand Hispanic federal payroll
Hispanics are 7 percent of federal employees though they make up 11 percent of private work and 13 percent of the population. Officials stress hiring expansion to reflect demographics, reach Latino communities, and improve outreach on campuses and in Spanish media. Some say political motives exist, others call it good government.
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Midwest
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Office of Personnel Management
Larry Gonzalez
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