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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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When I came in we set a goal to be the number one performing economy in America and the premier global business destination. Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

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When working in hazardous conditions, the proper work gear is fundamental as the first line of defense against the hazards of any profession. The Rain Forest work boot is certified as 100% made-in-America and as Berry-compliant. What Does “Made in America” Signify? Proper work boots are a necessary part of your basic work gear.

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With a Wave and a Smile, He’s Gone

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Also on Sunday, kids across America were sitting in front of TVs waiting for NFL kickoffs when they saw the man accused of killing the president get shot to death on national television. The following Thursday, we all came together over somber Thanksgiving dinners and wondered how this could possibly have happened in America.

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Montreal Named 2016 Intelligent Community of the Year

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For Montreal, the largest French-speaking city in North America, the award was a culmination of work that has been underway since the city introduced a Smart City plan in 2011. The largest French-speaking city in North America, the Montreal Metro Area is home to more than a tenth of Canada’s population. The Intelligent Community Forum.

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

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1000 pound thrust; and Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems. Moon Express will benefit from the proximity to the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the historic Redstone Arsenal. manufacturing sector.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Bill Haslam and Volkswagen Group of America officials announced that VW will expand its sole U.S. Volkswagen will add an additional manufacturing line and create the National Research & Development and Planning Center of Volkswagen Group of America. The Volkswagen brand is going on the attack again in America.”.

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