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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. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. The center offers advanced training and development services.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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Our partners and we are addressing infrastructure such as river ports, highways, workforce initiatives, community, sites and buildings preparation. TG: We know very well the increased need for a workforce that can fill STEM-related jobs, and our educational institutions are doing a great job in adjusting for those requirements.

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

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Measurement of performance to enable innovation and improvements in products and processes. (3.). It’s time that more Owners educated themselves on best value collaborative construction delivery methods and are held accountable as stewards of the built environment.

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HD Supply Waterworks Awarded 2011 National Utility Contractors Association Associate Member of the Year Award

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“Over the years, we’ve had opportunities to work with the NUCA team on legislative issues that affect our industry and assist in efforts to advance investment in water and wastewater infrastructure.”. In 2009, Jerry Webb and Eben Wyman, Vice President of Government Affairs for NUCA met with members of the House and Senate in Washington D.C.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Highly skilled and educated workforce. Our state’s leadership is innovative and forward thinking, continuing to approve new programs to help promote our state for existing as well as targeted new industries. Utilities, including power electrical and gas lines plus water and sewer lines, will be in place ready to connect with tenants.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. COLLABORATION, INNOVATION IN WINSTON-SALEM. The city’s location, along with a robust infrastructure tends to help.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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As a member-driven initiative, TTC delivers high-value-add programs and services that start-up and expansion businesses need such as collaborative research, education and training, extensive business support, networking opportunities and employee recruitment services. PA First Program: Funding was increased in FY 2013-14 to $37.8