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DECEMBER 6, 2017

I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. Department of Agriculture report.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

So, in several of our more statistics-oriented categories, this year we have given extra credit for positive industry-specific employment numbers. We’ve broken the overall biotech ranking into several categories in this year’s report, including Biotechnology Strength/Employment.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

A recent Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership study reported that Utah’s life sciences industry grew by 25.8 At the national level, growth in life sciences employment was 8.4 In addition, each of the major subsectors of the life sciences industry is growing faster in Utah. Targeted Industries: Data Centers, Adv.

Utah 40

Utah Fabrication Defense Industrial 40

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MAY 30, 2014

Wichita State has a strong history of partnering with advanced manufacturers in research and education of the workforce. Our goal through the IMCP is to secure south central Kansas as a global leader in advanced materials, ensuring increased high-wage employment opportunities for Kansans,” said Wichita State University President John Bardo.

Kansas 49

Kansas Wichita Design Education 49

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Hogan’s 2017 Environmental Package includes initiatives to grow jobs in green industries, promote the use of electric vehicles, invest in renewable energy innovations and promote clean water commerce. million square feet of occupied industrial and commercial space, more than 1,900 jobs and nearly $320 million in capital investment.

Maryland 45

Maryland Innovation Green Baltimore 45

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JUNE 29, 2016

Projects like the GE Global Research Center and Boeing’s Global Services and Support facility are creating more demand for STEM-educated workers in Oklahoma. Travel and tourism now make ups the third-largest industry in the state, bringing in nearly $9 billion and more than 20 million visitors annually to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma 72

Oklahoma Resource Rhode Island Plans 72

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Washington always has been at the forefront of a new frontier in America, in industry as well as geography. One option is cost-sharing arrangements with industry organizations, similar to the way the Office of Aerospace is funded in cooperation between the state and the Washington Aerospace Partnership,” Inslee noted.

Washington 43

Washington South Carolina Defense Electrical 43

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A new $101-million program is designed to spur recovery of the state’s tourism industry using American Rescue plan funds. The post Arizona Wants You To Visit appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Arizona 88

Arizona Plans Site Industrial 88

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

seaports continues to outperform the broader industrial market. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Competition for market share of inbound shipping remains fierce among U.S. exports, they see a bright long-term future. PROJECT OVERVIEW. $30

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Chicago Oakland 40

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MAY 19, 2014

Arkansas has more than 275 available industrial buildings, which range from 10,000 to 2.1 Nearly 200 of these available industrial buildings have interstate access. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. Among these are two of the nation’s largest trucking companies: J.B.

Arkansas 47

Arkansas St. Louis Transportation Metro 47

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

“Alabama’s role in the automotive industry continues to grow.”. Donghee America will produce fuel tanks to serve the nearby automotive industry, which includes a Hyundai assembly plant in Montgomery and a Kia operation just across the state line in West Point, GA. Once again, we’re thankful for our great relationship with Gov.

Alabama 57

Alabama America Plans Innovation 57

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. auto industry. BF: Tennessee has been cited by the U.S. and around the world.

Tennessee 46

Tennessee Nashville Memphis Nevada 46

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

P redictions about the speed of technological advances usually invoke a formula known in the semiconductor industry as “Moore’s law,” first postulated in 1965 by Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. They are able to evaluate them in an industrial facility so they can then bring them back to their own facility.”.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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MAY 14, 2014

Photo: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.). Minneapolis alone generated nearly 15,000 new jobs from 2010 to 2012, according to an analysis last year by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Agricultural commodities giant Cargill Inc.,

Minnesota 45

Minnesota Minneapolis United States Industrial 45

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MARCH 2, 2013

We asked AL DOC chief Greg Canfield about the impact on the state’s growing aerospace industry. We have a supplier support team in place and are currently mobilizing education initiatives and planning training centers to accommodate the skilled workforce demands. From the January/February 2013 issue.

Alabama 49

Alabama Mobility Electrical Defense 49

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APRIL 8, 2016

Thanks to these advantages, the state has experienced significant growth in numerous industries and emerged as a leader in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, bioscience, distribution and food processing. Bioscience is yet another emerging industry in Kansas. A further goal of 20 percent by 2020 has been set.

Kansas 40

Kansas Wichita Kansas City America 40

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. Education, Mako Surgical, Marriott International, Microsoft, Nipro Diagnostics and Seacor—all the requisite support services and infrastructure are in place to ensure success.

Florida 46

Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

to bounce back to pre-Recession employment levels in 2011, while most of the rest of the country was still digging out of the deep economic trench. When you factor in traditionally low labor costs, strong infrastructure, a growing population and a stellar higher-education system, you have an unbeatable combination.”.

Texas 86

Texas Deals Fort Worth South Carolina 86

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MARCH 28, 2014

Stafford County offers exceptional access to major markets for a wide variety of corporate and industrial users. An excellent education network of primary and secondary schools appeals to employers and employees alike. Another employment growth area in Stafford County is Boswell’s Corner. A BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

Virginia 45

Virginia Infrastructure Washington Baltimore 45

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APRIL 5, 2016

The total employment anticipated as a result of these investment announcements is 14,951— 5,417 new jobs and 9,534 retained jobs, marking the highest overall anticipated job impact since 2011. Diversification has set up the region to be a consistent performer, with a fair share of investment from higher-paying industries.

Pennsylvania 40

Pennsylvania Deals Security Employment 40

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. But Huntsville, our no.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth. Innovative partnerships among state, regional and local partners, including higher education campuses. Credit: Louisiana Economic Development).

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Innovation Education Site 40

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MAY 5, 2016

A fter 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., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 However, despite the decline in employment numbers, the U.S.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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APRIL 28, 2016

While traditional manufacturing involved hard product industries that converted raw materials into finished products via manual or mechanized techniques (e.g., From East to West and in between, here are some locations that currently suit the advanced manufacturing industry and are looking to expand upon that success.

Industrial 40

Industrial Utah Indiana New Jersey 40

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

“We’ve created an economic environment that keeps taxes low, has smart regulations, doesn’t allow for over-litigation and promotes a world-class workforce This combination lets families and employers keep more of what they earn and provides certainty for businesses to grow.”. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no.

Texas 49

Texas Regulation Industrial US 49

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Targeted Industries: IT, Hospitality & Rec., Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. GDP (All Industry 2011): $301.1 The company plans to increase its employment from 41 to nearly 100. We’ve seen a big interest from Maryland companies, especially defense companies.

Maryland 53

Maryland Baltimore Electrical Houston 53

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JUNE 17, 2016

Montreal never strayed far from the DNA that gave the world Cirque de Soleil and a powerful games industry. The region was hit by the decline of heavy industry in the 1980s, and launched a large-scale transition of its economy to ICT, aerospace, life sciences, health technologies and clean tech.

Columbus 40

Columbus Innovation Metro Foundation 40

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AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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AUGUST 5, 2013

According to Sheffi, logistics clusters are “huge employment engines.”. The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. The Corridor is home to major multi-modal sites and industrial parks offering high quality/high value industrial buildings and acreage.

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Always a priority of any IT platform, security and data privacy is just as important in the construction industry as they are in banking. While financial information may not be as in-depth, our industry works on billion-dollar projects, with large amounts of money and account numbers changing hands on any given day.

Security 157

Security Software Software Construction 157

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JULY 24, 2019

There are approximately 200,000 individuals employed in the tech sector in the Atlanta MSA—the sixth largest metro area in the nation for technology employment. The Grand Rapids region is home to industry leaders in applied technology, sustainable practices and industrial design.

Metro 108

Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads. PPI/Time Zero Inc. Creates 65 New Jobs in Waynesboro.

Virginia 40

Virginia Security Infrastructure Banking 40

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media. Together, they employ thousands.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

A vibrant manufacturing sector needs an equally vibrant workforce, educated in a multitude of fields from engineering to economics. 1 in the nation for growth in advanced industry jobs by The Brookings Institution. and Kuroda Precision Industries Ltd., In August, ATC Automation announced it will invest $10.4

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

NASA and the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) have formed a groundbreaking agreement to grow the drone industry in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. That exhibition highlighted the state’s commitment to the burgeoning industry and what has become the most advanced drone testing corridor in the nation.

New York 41

New York Industrial Commercial Agreement 41

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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. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42