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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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From the May/June 2014 issue. One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S.,

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn

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Eight core industry segments are more dominant than agriculture in terms of contributions to the state’s GDP, employment, or a combination of both, including: manufacturing, transportation, distribution, finance, insurance and real estate. billion advanced manufacturing industry is the state’s largest single business sector.

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Islip boasts the largest industrial corridor in the Long Island region, major infrastructure advantages over surrounding areas and an Industrial Development Agency (IDA) that has won renown for its continuous ability to attract new businesses. Kennedy Airport. In 2013, AA Technology Inc.,

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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From the July/August 2014 issue. auto industry. BH: As a state, Tennessee has a lot to offer to a variety of industries, and that is evident with automotive manufacturers. For industries focused on just-in-time inventory and working capital management, there is no better location. By the Business Facilities Staff.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. 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. To date, over 54,000 certificates have been awarded to Arkansas workers. By Shana Daley. million square feet.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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From the January/February 2014 issue. While these programs vary from state to state, they have in common the goal of helping ensure that skill sets are matching employer expectations, particularly in high-tech industries, in order to get people back to work. By Jenny Vickers. MADE IN ALABAMA. LOUISIANA FASTSTART: TOP RANKED.

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