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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.” On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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September 2014 newsletter

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Safety manager at AK Steel in Middletown, Ohio. FDRsafety is continuing to see OSHA cite employers for alleged violations of machine guarding in situations where employees would have to intentionally reach into a hazard zone to be injured. Need safety professionals? We can help.

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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.” On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.”

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The focus of our 2014 Economic Development Awards is Achievement. Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2014 Economic Development Awards. This quickly expanding success story has earned the Georgia Department of Economic Development our 2014 Achievement in Cluster Development Award.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2014 issue . Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsburg, Germany, said. SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. By Business Facilities Staff. customers,” Prof.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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From the March/April 2014 issue. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. By Jonathan Sanders. Marathon Data Operating Co.,

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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.). IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014.

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