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JUNE 6, 2014

The design for the 133,000-square-foot Amada Solution Center in Schaumburg was inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The center offers advanced training and development services. The lab’s computing technologies will include mobile computing, cloud computing, and high-performance computing, the city said.

Chicago 45

Chicago Innovation Design Illinois 45

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

This year’s Rankings Report is the most comprehensive package we’ve produced to date. For our eighth annual report, we’ve created nearly 50 categories in which we evaluate the leading states, metros and international players. And so, without further ado, here is our 8th Annual Rankings Report. By Business Facilities Staff.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Beshear for this Governor’s Report, we asked him why he feels it’s important that every step forward, big or small, gets its share of the state spotlight during tough economic times. This builds a critical mass of research-based companies, which in turn will attract a network of suppliers. When we sat down with Gov.

Kentucky 40

Kentucky Louisville Resource Claims 40

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

According to a recent McKinsey Report, however, fully autonomous vehicles will not be available for a while. JOHNSON COUNTY FILLS THE ORDER FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. 1 in the shortest distance to median center of U.S. The logistics sector now represents more than five percent of the local workforce, and is seeing steady growth.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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MAY 1, 2013

The Mohawk Valley is located at the geographic center of Upstate New York and links all the major metropolitan areas together. It is home to the Center for Excellence in Nanoelectronics at CNSE’s Albany NanoTech and the Center for Integrated Electronics at Rensselaer as well as Skidmore College and a number of other academic institutions.

New York 49

New York Airports New York City Industrial 49

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

ports, especially as the east coast gears up for an expanded Panama Canal and trade flows continue to shift among developed and emerging countries, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s fourth annual seaport report. As reported in the firm’s earlier studies, commercial real estate surrounding major U.S. CHICAGO EXEC ANCHORS WHEELING.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Chicago Oakland 40

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MAY 15, 2013

We also caught up with Firefly LED Lighting’s founder and CEO Steve Barcik Amstel, who is stepping into a new role with Convergence Wireless, a wireless networking technology company that has produced the first all wireless lighting control system for buildings. We are thrilled Amazon chose Coppell for a new fulfillment center.

Austin 73

Austin Texas Innovation Industrial 73

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AUGUST 20, 2014

For local governments under fiscal restraint, they have become powerful tools to help facilitate a range of economic development projects that would not otherwise have happened without private sector investment. However, they are not without significant challenges. ENTERPRISE FLORIDA: TWO DECADES OF PPP SUCCESS. Enterprise Florida Inc.

Florida 68

Florida Michigan Wisconsin New York 68

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

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. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

The company, which develops software applications for mobile platforms, opened its R&D center in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2010. Companies located here include the University of Pittsburgh’s Roar Lab, UPMC’s Technology Development Center and Google’s new office. funding round.

Kansas City 62

Kansas City Cleveland Austin Albuquerque 62

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AUGUST 1, 2014

With this issue, Business Facilities ‘ annual Rankings Report marks an important milestone: It seems like only yesterday that we began our yearly tradition of separating who’s on top from who’s not, but this is is our 10th annual Rankings Report. We’re happy to report that most of us survived the landing.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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AUGUST 13, 2013

Food manufacturing is one of the United States’ largest manufacturing sectors and the demand for processed food tends to be less susceptible to fluctuating economic conditions than other industries. Expansion In Oswego County’s Food Processing Sector. Oswego County is experiencing a growth spurt in the food processing sector.

Products 53

Products Industrial New York United States 53

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. According to the report, “there were 186 FTZs active during the year, with a total of 324 active production operations.

Risk 40

Risk Airports Nashville Zoning 40

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APRIL 22, 2013

The recovery in the biotech sector appears to be solidifying. According to the most recent biotechnology report published by Ernst & Young, the sales in established biotech markets grew more than 10 percent in 2012. billion in venture capital was raised in the sector. Scripps Research Institute in Palm Beach, FL.

Florida 63

Florida New Jersey Maryland Utah 63

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

E arlier this year, the National Science and Technology Council sent the White House a report entitled A Snapshot of Priority Technology Areas Across the Federal Government. The report included a stark warning about the availability of skilled workers for one of the hottest growth sectors in the U.S.: advanced manufacturing.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

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MARCH 12, 2014

A primary focus for those in workforce development is to bridge the gap between employers and potential employees, addressing the issues of skills training and talent building. In December 2013, Mercedes broke ground on its new 900,000-square-foot parts logistic center that will employ 600 workers. production site in 1993.

Alabama 55

Alabama Louisiana Georgia Pennsylvania 55

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AUGUST 30, 2017

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annual average unemployment rate in New England, at 4.1 The Vermont Department of Labor reported the state’s March 2017 unemployment rate was 3 percent, whereas it was 3.3 By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Isssue. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 percentage points to 4.9

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

This year’s Location Picks are a diverse group of communities which have successfully planted their flag on the battlefield for new growth sectors. The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint effort of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh together with Westinghouse Electric Company.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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APRIL 18, 2013

In their strategic narratives, finalists identified the growth sectors they’re targeting and described the specialized tools being deployed to achieve growth in these sectors. AeroTurbine, the Miami-based aviation supply company is expanding to a new, 264,000-square-foot building in Miramar.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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APRIL 7, 2016

From a move to lighter-weight vehicles to upgraded state-of-the-art equipment to the production startup of one of the world’s most popular luxury vehicles, Kentucky continued to make a major impact on the auto industry throughout 2015. Manufacturers report an increasing need for skilled workers in a variety of roles. the ES 350.

Industrial 40

Industrial Kentucky Mississippi Louisville 40

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. The 109,000-square-foot building has two clean rooms built on a 6-million-pound, 3.5-foot

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

According to a recent report, 10 million manufacturing jobs are unfilled worldwide due to a shortage of skilled workers. The report, issued by World Economic Forum and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in April 2012, says that economic growth and success rests with a skilled workforce. “In AIDT Builds Skilled Labor in AL. In the U.S.,

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Louisiana Alabama Georgia 40

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APRIL 19, 2016

The Initiative will be spearheaded by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, THECB Commissioner Raymond Paredes and TWC Commissioner Andres Alcantar, who will embark on a series of statewide Regional Education and Workforce meetings and will report back with their findings and recommendations. McKESSON CORP. EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN METRO DALLAS.

Texas 40

Texas Houston Education Dallas 40

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APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., They are: The Renewal Program.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MAY 19, 2016

Cultural activities” include, but are not limited to, films, dramatics, dances, musical presentations, and fine art exhibits, whether or not these activities are intended to make a profit. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a)

Regulation 40

Regulation Puerto Rico Organization District of Columbia 40

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MAY 19, 2016

Cultural activities” include, but are not limited to, films, dramatics, dances, musical presentations, and fine art exhibits, whether or not these activities are intended to make a profit. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a)

Regulation 40

Regulation Puerto Rico Organization District of Columbia 40

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MARCH 21, 2014

INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100 percent of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

According to reports, a battle for mineral rights is now underway in the scenic vineyards of Hames Valley near Bradley, CA. But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S. Currently, SMUD is building the foundation for the “smart grid.”

California 47

California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. In April 2013, P3 legislation was signed into law, providing the private sector with a stronger, more predictable and streamlined process for future P3 projects.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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JULY 15, 2014

million-square-foot distribution center, and the company currently operates a fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing facility in the City of Rensselaer. Oswego County has the available industrial labor, infrastructure, import/export capabilities and supply chain for growth in the food manufacturing sector.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64

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JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Soil Contamination Report. Environmental Impact Study Report.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

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JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Soil Contamination Report. Environmental Impact Study Report.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With the revival of EDGE Illinois is among contenders for a manufacturing plant that Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda want to build in the U.S., Foxconn, best known for making Apple’s iPhones, during the summer announced plans to build a plant in the southeast corner of Wisconsin that could employ up to 13,000 people.

Illinois 53

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 53