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

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #52.

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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. The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. To get ready, many states across the U.S. Geringhoff will be located in St.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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From the January/February 2014 issue. Other workforce development initiatives include a credentialing initiative to help workers obtain industry recognized certifications and an engineering initiative which is increasing the number of engineering students in Kansas universities. Photo: Kansas Department of Commerce.).

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Terry McAuliffe took office in 2014, efforts have been focused on transforming the state’s workforce programs and fostering talent development strategies to ensure companies’ long-term success. In August 2014, Gov. million for workforce training, $6 million for equipment needed by career and technical training programs and $1.5

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2014 issue . million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. By Business Facilities Staff.

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The Best Hard Hat for Electricians

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Electricians regularly face risks on the job and personal protective equipment is a priority for their well-being. 2014 (Class G) Compliant, provides dielectric protection up to 2,200 volts. Equipped with Fast-Trac III ratchet-style suspension for easy fast size adjustment and all day comfort. ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 Comfortable.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Family-owned Duncan Aviation is undertaking a $25-million expansion including an 80,000-square-foot maintenance hangar, 95,000 square feet of office and shop space; the new facilities are scheduled to open in June 2014. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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