Suniva Recognized in 2009 Georgia State of the State
January 2009It’s great to be part of the solution.
As jobs disappear, the economy contracts and the climate continues to warm, Antenna’s renewable energy and clean technology clients are consistently recognized for bucking the trend.
Governor Perdue speaks to the Georgia Legislature in his State of the State address.
This week, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recognized Antenna client Suniva in his annual State of the State address. Suniva recently opened its first solar cell manufacturing facility in Georgia, and plans to create over 100 local manufacturing jobs in 2009 alone.
Governor Perdue highlighted Suniva as part of the state’s successful effort to attract renewable energy companies, stating, “(Georgia’s) efforts have been rewarded with $2.4 billion of investment over the last two years. That investment means new jobs for Georgians. In November, Norcross-based Suniva, birthed right here in one of our research universities, began fabricating the most advanced solar technology in the world.”
Governor Perdue tours Suniva’s solar cell factory in December 2008 and speaks at its opening ceremony.
John Baumstark, CEO of Suniva, in a statement following the address said, “We were honored to be recognized in the Governor’s speech as a stand out in the renewable energy sector, bringing new technology and industry to Georgia.”
John Baumstark atop the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta.
Baumstark added, “With the help of sound economic policies from the Governor, we plan to build upon our many early successes and continue creating jobs here in Georgia in 2009 and beyond.”
