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For immediate release: Mar 17, 2010 http://theinglesideindex.com/articles/2010/03/17/news/news02.txt The Ingleside City Council’s decision to question the Corpus Christi Port Commission’s negotiation methods concerning Naval Station Ingleside could produce better communications. City Council members discussed their attendance at a Port Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at their own regular meeting that same day. “We opened the eyes …

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For immediate release: Mar 15, 2010 Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC had the great honor to host a visit by the Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Vice Admiral Kevin McCoy. Vice Admiral McCoy was briefed on the progress of both the Iraqi and Egyptian projects currently underway at the shipyard and additional contract with awards in progress or from other …

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For immediate release: Mar 15, 2010 Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC had the great honor to host a visit by the Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Vice Admiral Kevin McCoy. Vice Admiral McCoy was briefed on the progress of both the Iraqi and Egyptian projects currently underway at the shipyard and additional contract with awards in progress or from other …

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For immediate release: Mar 11, 2010 http://wethepeoplenews.net/articles/port-votes-negotiate-apex Shipbuilder would need thousands of skilled trade workers. After drama, intrigue and parliamentary bungling the Port Commission voted 7-0 to have staff negotiate with APEX Group of Companies for a proposed long term lease of the whole 1,000 acres of Naval Station Ingleside and adjoining port property. APEX wants …

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For immediate release: Mar 11, 2010 http://wethepeoplenews.net/articles/port-votes-negotiate-apex Shipbuilder would need thousands of skilled trade workers. After drama, intrigue and parliamentary bungling the Port Commission voted 7-0 to have staff negotiate with APEX Group of Companies for a proposed long term lease of the whole 1,000 acres of Naval Station Ingleside and adjoining port property. APEX wants …

Continue reading “John Kelley Reports: Port Votes to Negotiate with APEX”

For immediate release: Mar 11, 2010 http://wethepeoplenews.net/articles/port-votes-negotiate-apex Shipbuilder would need thousands of skilled trade workers. After drama, intrigue and parliamentary bungling the Port Commission voted 7-0 to have staff negotiate with APEX Group of Companies for a proposed long term lease of the whole 1,000 acres of Naval Station Ingleside and adjoining port property. APEX wants …

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For immediate release: Mar 10, 2010 http://theinglesideindex.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/news01.txt The Ingleside City Council voted in unison to inform the Corpus Christi Port Commission that it wants to be informed about prospective redevelopment of Naval Station Ingleside. The council met with several port commissioners during a special called meeting Friday afternoon to convey the message that Ingleside’s best interests …

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For immediate release: Mar 9, 2010 http://www.kristv.com/news/heated-debate-over-naval-station-ingleside/ CORPUS CHRISTI — Port of Corpus Christi commissioners had a heated debate today on plans to develop the Naval Station Ingleside property. The Port is scheduled to take over control of the property on May 1st of this year. The Port started paying Texas A&M last April to help …

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For immediate release: Mar 8, 2010 http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/87004627.html Ingleside Mayor Stella Herrmann says it would be common courtesy for the Port Commission to include the City on the plans to re-develop the naval station there. The Port takes control of the place on May 1st, but still doesn’t have a plan on what to do with it. …

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For immediate release: Mar 5, 2010 On March 5, 2010, the U.S. Army awarded Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC, Morgan City, La., a $2,469,799 firm-fixed price contract to provide two Bridge Erection Boats in support of U.S. Army solicitation W56HZV10C0120. Said Swiftships President, Calvin Leleux, “We are confident that with the depth and breadth of Swiftships experience, we …

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