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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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The ILBEDC will not replace the Illinois Department of Commerce, which will maintain key functions, including federal program administration and final authority and oversight of all state grants and incentives negotiated by the ILBEDC. The ILBEDC is a private organization seeking 501(c)(3) status. IL FILM INDUSTRY IS SURGING.

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Icy Hot

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Measured in terms of thickness, the deterioration is worse: according to a 2015 research study, average mean ice thickness in the Arctic has decreased from nearly 12 feet in 1975 to four feet in 2012, a 65-percent reduction. We’re only talking about winter ice here.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The finalists for our new overall Economic Development Excellence awards were asked to prepare a detailed submission that summarized the most productive project development in their locations and gave our us an overview of the economic development strategy they have deployed to ensure sustained long-term growth.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Shale gas development contributed more than $14 billion in economic activity in PA in 2012, when shale gas production in the state topped 2 trillion cubic feet, enough to meet 10 percent of U.S. The grant anticipates that the center will become self-sustaining after the initial three-year period.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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From the September/October 2012 issue. Texas’ job growth over the past year points to a steady and sustained expansion of our state’s economy,” said Tom Pauken. In July 2012, XCOR announced the creation of its new Commercial Space Research and Development Center headquarters at the Midland International Airport.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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From the July/August 2012 issue. 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 Creating and sustaining jobs and workforce development is the central focus of Gov. By Jenny Vickers.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Since data centers can require up to 50 times more power than office space, SMUD’s team worked closely with Micron to optimize energy efficiency in its new 44,000 square- foot facility, resulting in a 15 percent energy consumption reduction and a $150,000 incentive. gigawatt hours of electricity a year.