That has not deterred economic development officials in the Rome region.

Previously, development officials said they wanted to have the design selected by the second anniversary of the attack.

Fiber Options' growth has not gone unnoticed by development officials in other states.

Economic development officials in both states said they were hopeful that Webvan would be able continue its plans.

Now that the specific institutions have been chosen, those figures may be revised, development officials said.

The announcement of an agreement to build the plant was made last week by the company and state economic development officials.

To begin with, economic development officials must learn about the city's disparate manufacturers and identify the issues they face.

The committee would consist of development officials and business executives from both states.

Economic development officials said half of the $8 million would be used to refurbish the Greenwich building.

Economic development officials presume that companies will leave if taxes become too high.