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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” All Promise Zones will continuously track those outcomes, and have committed to sharing data across their community partners (private-sector, non-profits, federal, state, and local agencies, etc.)

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Beginning in January 2014, SC2 teams will engage in the following locations: St. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

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People in occupations that don’t require any education after high school are at a higher risk of suicide. Paul Hodgkinson, chief executive and chairman of contractor Simons Group, said in a 2014 interview for Building.co.uk , “There are issues with the pace things are happening. Get educated! How do the signs go unnoticed?

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2014 issue . Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding By Business Facilities Staff.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Capital Access Program: The Capital Access Program was established to increase the availability of financing for businesses and non-profit organizations that face barriers in accessing capital or fall outside the guidelines of conventional lending. FINANCING & GRANTS. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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From the July/August 2014 issue. The CEO Council has coordinated such corporate headquarter relocations and expansions as Altadis USA, Anthem Education, Camposol USA, Emerson Latin America, Nyrstar, Parallon, Private Jet Charter, SmartWater CSI, Stemtech International and Wendy’s Latin America/Caribbean. “I By Jenny Vickers.

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