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Texas Cities Lead Recovery Employment Leaders In BF 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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No less than six Texas cities appear in Business Facilities’ new top 10 ranking of Recovery Employment Leaders in the Metro Ranking Report released this week by the national publication which focuses on site selection and economic development. Southwest Business Facilities Cities Economic Development Employment rankings'

El Paso 78
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies.

El Paso 106
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Business Facilities Names 2013 Deal of the Year Winners

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Business Facilities magazine has announced the winners of its 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. billion project that has earned BF’s 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. . .” In 2007, the statewide economic impact from film was estimated at $242 million; by 2013 this had grown to $3.5

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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From the July/August 2013 issue . The Lone Star State, our 2013 State of the Year, continued to show dominance across several of our flagship rankings categories, something you would expect from the nation’s most dynamic state economy. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Where employees are in danger of falling off ladders, platforms, elevated work surfaces or holes in floors and walls, it’s important for employers to take the necessary steps to prevent OSHA violations and costly employee injuries or death. Train employees about job hazards.

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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 . LED Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret terms the arrangement “a comprehensive talent pipeline solution” (see Snapshots interview with Dr. Moret, also from the July/August 2013 issue). TEXAS CITIES SURGE AS RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT LEADERS. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. By Jonathan Sanders.

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