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AUGUST 14, 2016

It is all but impossible not to encounter new vendors and innovative suppliers. Greenbuild 2016 in LA will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year. As a reader of this blog, if you email me before Greenbuild, I will buy you a drink or a cup of coffee at an LA watering hole.

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JUNE 16, 2016

In Wisconsin, these strategies include industry cluster development rooted in unique technical knowledge and specialized supply-chain strengths. More than 200 companies with ties to the water industry call Wisconsin home, employing over 37,000 people and generating $5.7 Water Technology. billion in annual sales. and in Europe.

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JUNE 27, 2016

Michigan has a rich history of innovation, a skilled workforce, and leading academic institutions prepared to engage in the emerging public UAS space. Unmanned aerial systems represents a new industry with great economic potential for commercial and defense sectors, and Michigan is in position to play a major role in the emerging market.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

This Thursday, the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) will host its third annual Innovation Summit, highlighting research with commercial applications coming out of nearby Texas State University. At Thursday’s Innovation Summit, three startups based at STAR Park—Micropower Global Inc.,

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JUNE 15, 2016

Hunter Industrial , a division of the Hunter Fan Company, will locate its business headquarters and production center in a new 30,000-square-foot facility in Nashville, TN. Hunter Industrial is known around the world for its high quality fans. The company will invest $1.4 Here at Hunter, we are experts at ceiling fans.

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MARCH 30, 2016

Merck , an American biopharmaceutical industry leader, will invest $168 million to expand its manufacturing plant near the town of Elkton, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Virginia is proud to be a partner to this extraordinary leader in the biopharmaceutical industry,” Governor Terry McAuliffe said. “We

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

“The 2016 Global Manufacturing Competiveness Index shows the importance of policy, investment, and innovation for company and country level competitiveness,” says Deborah L. Source: 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index. Wince-Smith, president and CEO of the Council. ” The ability of the U.S.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Jet.com, a new online shopping site, has opened a 160,000-square-foot, west coast warehouse and distribution center in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, east of Reno, NV. The company plans to hire 150-180 employees by the end of 2016 and another 350 within five years for more than 500 new jobs to the area.

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JUNE 6, 2016

a molecular diagnostics company that specializes in developing early diagnosis for infectious diseases, is the newest tenant in the Prince William Science Accelerator in Innovation Park, located in Manassas, VA. . Systaaq Diagnostic Products Inc., Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Virginia.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

The construction industry innovator will invest nearly $19 million in a new East Coast operations center in Alamance County, NC. Read Prescient Bringing 205 Jobs To North Carolina on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

However, as I wrote in this blog on July 24, 2016, HUD Jumpstarted Financing For Homes , reversing their previous position and now widely allowing residential PACE loans. While Sonoma County was an early innovator, Connecticut has a widely admired statewide green bank program that is up and running and it is the model for Maryland.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 9, 2016

Typical graphic display from a training module to be used as part of the study being conducted by Crane Industry Services LLC, CM Labs Simulations Inc., The following news release may appear to be a little distant from this blog’s primary theme — but consider its implications. and West Georgia Technical College.

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MAY 2, 2016

Winona PVD Coatings LLC, a provider of bright finish coatings for the automotive wheel industry, will expand its operations in Warsaw, IN, creating up to 50 new jobs by the end of 2016. “It is precisely that home-grown innovation that continues to define the Warsaw community as world leaders of high-tech manufacturing.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Consequently, the company plans to invest close to $ 1 billion in the United States between 2013 and 2016, mainly to ramp up research and development and to expand the product supply of its top crop protection brands. Far West Bayer CropScience Blog-Sept-2014 Sacramento'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. billion I-4 Ultimate project in Orlando, Fla.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

An estimated 600 Michigan businesses each year will see the benefits of Consumers Energy’s new, innovative approach. One company that was helped by the new approach for larger-sized business customers is Norplas Industries Inc. Great Lakes Blog-Sept-2013 Consumers Energy Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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APRIL 14, 2016

“The region’s automotive, heavy truck and industrial equipment manufacturers continue to drive our growth,” said RMF President and CEO John Pazdan. “We We continue to innovate to offer unmatched comprehensive solutions for assembly operations throughout the Southeast.”. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In South Carolina.

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JANUARY 27, 2016

Like all of Peak 10’s data centers, its newest facility is compliant with numerous regulatory requirements and industry standards, including HIPAA, PCI DSS and ISO 27001. The latest in colocation services: Top 5 trends for 2016. Innovation tops list of best qualities in a data center team. and abroad.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has launched UrbanTech NYC , a comprehensive program to help entrepreneurs and innovators address New York City’s most pressing urban challenges in sectors such as energy, waste, transportation, agriculture and water. Source: UrbanTech NYC.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

Sunrun’s new office expands the company’s geographic footprint nationwide to support consumer demand for home solar into 2016. The company will also help advance Colorado’s cleantech industry by offering employment opportunities in operations, project planning and design engineering. “We million on their electric bills since 2007.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Nearly $18 million in tax credits to support 239 early-stage companies was just awarded through Pennsylvania’s Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit (KIZ) program. Pennsylvania Awards Early-Stage Tech Businesses Nearly $18M originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

We are now setting the pace for innovative new technologies that harness Louisiana’s renewable energy resources and supply advanced fuels to meet our nation’s energy demands. Construction will begin on the second bio-refinery at the Port of Natchitoches by the summer of 2015, with a completion date in the summer of 2016.

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JUNE 8, 2016

In May 2016, Novavax signed a lease for approximately 150,000 square feet of facility space located at 1201 Clopper Road in Gaithersburg. Innovative companies like Novavax – that choose to grow their business right here in Maryland – underscore our administration’s commitment to strengthening our economy.”. Credit: Ablestock.com.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

CFM has logged total orders and commitments with airlines for more than 7,500 LEAP jet engines – and it does not enter service until 2016. I am thrilled that GE Aviation, a company that has and continues to lead in technological innovation, has put their faith in Indiana, a state that produces our nation’s best and brightest.”.

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MAY 6, 2016

They’re having a major impact on everything from homeland security, maritime search and rescue, and precision agriculture to environmental monitoring, which has inspired Insitu to open a new facility focused on the commercial UAS industry at Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, MS. The 23-person office is located at the Ralph E.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

After several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., A return to growth will be healthy for innovation, product development and game-changing technology creation – a cornerstone of this industry.” according to Deloitte’s new ”U.S.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 1, 2017

Well, 2016 is behind us. Based on the evidence of people I meet daily in my real work, I can state, that 2016 has not delivered the ‘BIM revolution’, and it has a long way to go, for it to be able to make any real impact within its host industry.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

“Over the past several years, we have experienced tremendous growth nationally as more people have joined Kaiser Permanente for our industry-leading, high-quality care and affordable coverage,” said Julie Miller-Phipps, president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia. Hiring is expected to start in the summer of 2016.

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JULY 30, 2014

Construction will begin in 2016, with the first phase of the methanol project beginning operations by 2018. Building a new world-scale methanol unit in Louisiana is Shandong Yuhuang’s first major step in becoming a global player in the petrochemical industry,” Yao said. We welcome them to our diverse business and industrial family.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Executives from American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH), a health services company, have announced the company’s plans to move its corporate headquarters from San Diego, CA to Carmel, IN, creating up to 675 new jobs by 2016. Great Lakes American Specialty Health ASH Blog-Sept-2013 Carmel health services' Far West U.S.

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

VXI Global Solutions, a business processing and information technology outsourcing services provider, will open a call center in College Park, GA in 2016, creating 570 jobs. Georgia is the right place for innovative technology companies like VXI to establish operations and grow their business,” said Gov. Nathan Deal. “We

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JUNE 15, 2016

According to respondents, today’s workforce needs more relevant on-the-job experience and lacks work ethic – the top two areas where candidates are falling short, followed by soft skills and industry knowledge. “People are the key factor linking innovation, competitiveness and growth for companies today,” said Link.

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JUNE 28, 2016

The city of Fort Wayne continues to be a leader in job and business growth with a commitment to enhancing innovative economic development opportunities in our community,” said Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry. Here in Indiana, we know that roads mean jobs, and that is especially true for our growing logistics industry,” said Governor Mike Pence.

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APRIL 6, 2016

industry customers. As part of the expansion, Mando will add new equipment and make improvements over the next three years to its facility in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park. Auto industry employment has surged, and rising production volumes have stimulated rapid growth in the state’s supply chain.

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JULY 8, 2016

Elk Grove Village is home to one of the largest industrial parks in the U.S., The city also is busy preparing for the surge of growth opportunities that will be generated by the new national manufacturing innovation institute in the neighborhood, the Digital Manufacturing & Design Institute. percent in the second quarter of 2016.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The company will also enhance its engineering capabilities to continue offering customers innovative security solutions. Many of Allegion’s innovative solutions combine mechanical security with digital, mobile and interconnected electronic capabilities.

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APRIL 15, 2016

EdenCrete Industries Inc. When global manufacturing companies like EdenCrete Industries Inc. When global manufacturing companies like EdenCrete Industries Inc. ECI), a manufacturer of carbon nanotube enriched concrete solutions, will establish its global manufacturing headquarters operation in Augusta, GA. Source: Eden Energy).

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