Up to 175 jobs could be created in a former mining community with the opening of a new business centre.
The eco-friendly building, known as The Turbine, is being constructed on the former stocking yard of Shireoaks Colliery in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
The �3m eco-friendly building will feature water recycling, solar panels and a wind turbine.
The centre is due to open for business in Spring 2006, and will provide space for up to 40 companies.