The Young – Rainey STAR Center is this nation's first successful conversion from a former U.S. Department of Energy defense manufacturing facility to a commercial, high technology center. The STAR Center’s success signifies the commitment to economic development by local public and private enterprises who work together to redevelop, revitalize and transition aging facilities to commercially viable market space. The STAR Center has been the recipient of several national, state and regional awards acknowledging the successful facility conversion.