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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

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There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. The 25th annual event will take place in Detroit, Michigan on October 24th through the 27th, 2023. September 26-29, 2023 (Expo: September 27-28) Presented by The U.S.

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Court's Final Decision is Probably Not the Last Word

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Detroit Board of Education ) that allows unions to require government workers in 23 states to contribute to the cost of collective bargaining, even if they are non-union members, stands. The 40-year old Supreme Court precedent ( Abood v.

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development

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For example, we’ve worked to adopt comprehensive governmental ethics reforms, eliminate unconventional business taxes, create national-caliber workforce development programs (such as the number one-ranked LED FastStart program), and implement comprehensive education reforms to improve student achievement and graduation rates.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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This year’s event features training and techniques in concrete and masonry, countless exhibits from original equipment manufacturers, and educational certification seminars. More than 130 education sessions are planned, more than 1,400 exhibitors are expected, and plenty of demonstrations and networking events to attend as well. .

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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The five Creative Chambers communities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City and Marquette. Detroit was named one of the best places to live for tech entrepreneurs. Is Michigan working with businesses and higher-education resources to produce graduates with the skills to fill STEM-oriented jobs? BF: The U.S.

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Michigan’s URC Contributes $958M, 11,600 Jobs In Detroit

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Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) added $958 million in economic activity to the city of Detroit in 2015, or the equivalent of $1,400 per Detroit resident, along with hundreds of programs that improve lives and advance neighborhoods, according to a new report. ” Universities Invest In Detroit. Roy Wilson.

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The subcontractor’s perspective: A refreshing blog

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Cars are built in the South by robots, not just in Detroit. I will expand on some of the above topics in future postings, but my best advice is to get the education and training to prepare yourself for a career that can sustain you and your dependents. Unwillingness to relocate to where the jobs are.