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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.

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JUNE 29, 2016

Whether it’s the availability of STEM-trained workers for advanced manufacturing, protecting abundant water resources for the next 50 years, expanding alternative energy or upgrading infrastructure and bringing gigabit-speed Internet to all corners of her state, Gov. Fallin has a plan that works, and the results to prove it. During Gov.

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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. Tennessee Makes It Three In A Row As Automotive King.

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MARCH 28, 2014

INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE. Stafford County has put a high priority on investments in infrastructure, including high-speed broadband as well as traditional transportation projects. Based in northern Virginia, SummitIG is a custom network solutions and bandwidth infrastructure provider.

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MAY 19, 2014

That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway.

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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. How critical is logistics infrastructure to maintaining the strong growth potential of Tennessee? .

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APRIL 30, 2022

Infrastructure of Partnering for Construction. Partnering on defense contracts. Educational researcher, 5(10), 3-8. Journal of infrastructure systems, 6(2), 73-79. Assessment in Engineering Education: Evolution, Approaches and Future Collaborations. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 13-25. partnering.

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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. This diverse group of thought leaders and innovators educate, inspire and stimulate change with the ultimate goal being deep discussion and action. Former Gov.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

With climate change literally lapping up at his shores, a bridge collapse putting infrastructure needs front and center and overseas trading partners knocking on his door, Gov. Partnerships and teamwork on multiple levels are essential to winning opportunities with existing and new employers in our state.”. “One

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MARCH 17, 2016

The total project investment of $700 million over the next five years includes $35 million by the state to purchase equipment and upgrade infrastructure and cleanroom space at Canal Ponds and Eastman Business Park. Also under Phase I, Avogy will move operations to Rochester from Silicon Valley. We are thrilled that Governor Andrew M.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Texas was our top-ranked state in Best Business Climate; it also garnered the top spot in Best Transportation Infrastructure and Installed Wind Power Capacity Leaders. 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.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Included were 206 investment deals (attractions, expansions, relocations, retentions and startups) and 69 development deals (real estate and infrastructure). The population of well-educated young professionals is on the rise in southwestern Pennsylvania. A Magnet for Millennials. The median age of the city of Pittsburgh is 32.8,

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APRIL 8, 2016

K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. These educational institutions help hone the skills of the workforce in south central Kansas, while also partnering closely with industry on research.

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APRIL 28, 2016

And while baby boomer retirement and economic expansion are two major reasons, it is perpetuated by the lack of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field graduates and the lack of preparation the education system offers students to verse them in mathematical and scientific concepts.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Education, Mako Surgical, Marriott International, Microsoft, Nipro Diagnostics and Seacor—all the requisite support services and infrastructure are in place to ensure success. Nyrstar was joined by a parade of headquarters relocations and expansions in Broward last year, including Anthem Education.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. Taking advantage of that strong educational and training foundation is the new BRIDG (Building the Innovation Development Gap) facility at NeoCity in Osceola County.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

The announcement was made prior to a demonstration of the first phase of the UTM Corridor in operation, a breakthrough infrastructure asset intending to unlock beyond-visual-line-of-sight commercial operations. ” Local educational institutions are also working to further drone industry efforts in the region.

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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.,

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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. ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. percent in 2013 and 6.7

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” In the third quarter of 2013, total employment in the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 145,608, a growth of 1.75

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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MARCH 21, 2014

FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Services are provided at no cost to employers or trainees.

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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.

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AUGUST 30, 2017

Similar to other New England historic mill towns, the city had suffered from disinvestment in infrastructure and buildings, depressing property values and losing foot traffic. The short drive results in manufacturing space at a lower cost, while still drawing from the same educated workforce.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. All of these programs are helping attract and retain the tech talent our new employers and existing employers need,” said Pryor.

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APRIL 12, 2016

Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Department of Defense. High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers: . Are growing with employment greater than the previous year; and. Qualified employers can take the credit for 4 years.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Researchers, manufacturers, customers and service providers come together at the site and cooperate in terms of raw materials and infrastructure. Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation. Source: Hessen Trade and Invest GmbH. billion Euros.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring. In my opinion, he is the pioneer of BIM technologies for Amazon and I am sure it will only benefit his employer.”. Justin Maryak. VDC/BIM Manager.

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JUNE 17, 2016

It focuses on further build-out of the city’s wired and wireless broadband infrastructure, as well as deploying technology to make city services and systems more efficient and creating a collaborative ecosystem involving business, institutions and citizens.

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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.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

The existing computer center was constructed in 1979 and the infrastructure systems are approaching the end of their useful lives. Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. The company plans to increase its employment from 41 to nearly 100. There are so many resources available.”.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. 3 Rivers Connect is a nonprofit agency that helps individuals, educators and community leaders use information and technology to make the best possible decisions about the allocation of resources and delivery of services.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

“Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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