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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.) Far West U.S. -

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2014 issue . SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. 2009 (the Recession officially ended in April 2009, but unemployment didn’t peak until the end of that year) to the most current numbers available (April 2014, Bureau of Labor Statistics).

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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.” Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood).

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

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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. Quality defects leading to waste and rework impacting profit margins. Find Also: Quiz – Interesting Construction Facts.

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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.). auto industry, Chrysler made a bold commitment to continue building its most profitable and recognizable vehicle in the city that long ago put cars on the map. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising.

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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. In May 2014, CoreNet selected the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s “CEO Council Successful HQ Marketing Plan” as a finalist for the H. In fiscal year 2013-2014, the state: won 164 projects, a 28 percent increase over 124 projects in 2010; saw $2.77 By Jenny Vickers. Photo: James Cavanaugh).

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