OIT Times: States Corner

December 23, 2000

Map of the United States with Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Washington state highlighted. In September, Massachusetts conducted the second phase of its State IOF work bringing industry leaders from all over the state together for continued development efforts. Senator Edward Kennedy addressed the group via video supporting the State efforts.... The Washington State IOF kickoff meeting was also held in September. Martha Choe, Secretary of the State Office of Trade and Economic Development, signed an agreement to cooperate with DOE/OIT. Washington efforts will focus on mining, agriculture, aluminum and forest products.... Wisconsin continues to develop both a metalcasting and forest products state priority list and develop state teams to promote its state ndustries of the Futureefforts.... The FY 2001 State Special Project solicitation has been released. OIT seeks proposals for grants to implement and further State IOF efforts. Visit www.eere.energy.gov. (Contact: Sandy Glatt, 202-586-3897)