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BRIEF: Asian company eyes Keokuk: CEO, local officials quiet on details.
KEOKUK, Nov 20, 2009 (The Hawk Eye - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Keokuk is in the running for up to 3,000 jobs, according to a company CEO.
Patrick Hayes briefly informed the audience Thursday at a Keokuk Chamber of Commerce meeting he is interested in bringing his industry, WTF Asia International, to Keokuk.
After the meeting, Hayes and Lee County Economic Development Group officials declined to comment more about the company or the potential jobs.
According to an Internet search, WTF Asia International specializes in reuse and recycling of waste into a fuel or other usable products. WTF Asia International has offices in China.
Kay Snyder, communications director for the Iowa Department of Economic Development said Thursday afternoon, her office is aware of WTF Asia International, but does not know details of its interest in Keokuk.
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