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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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From the July/August 2013 issue . In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2013 issue . At least 65 percent of these funds will be provided for expansion of the Computer Science Division of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at LSU. By Business Facilities Staff. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, including revised building envelope provisions. Requirements for stormwater management are enhanced, and new requirements added for bicycle parking and for preferred parking for low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington, UtahShine in BF’s 9th Annual State Rankings Report

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Business Facilities , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development, began releasing the results of its 9th Annual Rankings Report on July 22, 2013. “The Lone Star State repeated its success in our 2012 rankings with a tour de force just as impressive in our 2013 package.” WA also notched a no.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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From the July/August 2013 issue. The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. However, defense companies face an uncertain 2013.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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From the May/June 2013 issue. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. By Jonathan Sanders. Reasor, Jr.,

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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ElectriCities service area. Photo: ElectriCities.). From the May/June 2013 issue. Sandvik, US Engine Valve, Schneider Electric and BorgWarner Automotive. In January of 2013, the Oconee County Economic Development Commission released its new five-year strategic plan for economic development. By Dominique Cantelme.