Premier Technology expanding in Blackfoot

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Story Published: Jun 15, 2009 at 3:43 PM MST

Story Updated: Jun 15, 2009 at 3:43 PM MST

By Steven Pope

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BLACKFOOT - "You represent and very well know this is a great day for Blackfoot. But I'd also tell you it's a great day for Idaho," said Governor Butch Otter.

A great day because there's expansion in the technology sector, despite a recession.

"The future of nuclear energy is directly dependent on how well we take care of our past mistakes, and Idaho has led the way," continued Otter.

Premier technology makes "safe tanks" like these so that someone can be on the inside, operate a robotic arm through a lead window, and handle nuclear materials without any contamination.

"Idaho knows what a shovel ready project is," said Premier Technology CEO Doug Sayer.

CEOs, Congressmen, and Governor alike in their expensive suits, all took a shovel to break ground for a brand new building.

Sayer continued, "The building that were going to start building here and the one next to it, these are monuments to the hard work and sacrifices of our employees, vendors, and clients, that believes in our future. That's what our country needs, is to identify its about work."

Premier 's expansion will double the size of their facilities to over 100,000 square feet, and they'll hire 30 new employees.

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