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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

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President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S.

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Deloitte Projects 5% Growth In Aerospace And Defense Industry, Technology Innovations To Dominate

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The continued decline of defense spending into 2014 will likely force new revenue streams for the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry that may include innovations in intelligence, precision strike technologies, and cyber security. and Europe,” said Tom Captain, DTTL Global Aerospace and Defense Sector Leader.

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Aerospace And Defense Jobs Expected To Grow

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Aerospace And Defense Jobs Expected To Grow originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. After several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study.”

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Commonwealth Center For Advanced Manufacturing To Partner With The Department Of Defense Technology Development Institute

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DMDI is one of two new manufacturing innovation institutes being led by the Department of Defense (DoD). DMDI and the Lightweight and Modern Metals Manufacturing Innovation (LM3I) institute are industry, university and non-profit consortiums that will advance manufacturing technology developments to meet national security and energy needs.

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July/August 2014 Issue (Volume 47, Number 4)

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Business Facilities : July/August 2014 . COVER STORY: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report | After numerous twists and turns—and more than a few jarring dips—most locations are safely back on track and climbing again. BUSINESS REPORT: The Ak-Chin Indian Community offers an industrial site with state and metro area advantages.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

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Feature Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Feature Story: 2014 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Washington successfully pulled out all the stops to keep Boeing from leaving the state. Comcast''s gleaming new tower will transform Philadelphia''s skyline. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Plains U.S.

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