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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25 The state also ranks in the top 10 in railroad miles, which helps facilitate second day freight delivery to every area of the continental U.S. joined the Topeka community in 2015.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For FY16 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) EDD has received an appropriation of $50 million in LEDA CO. Department of Defense. Pays at least $40,000/year in a community with a population of less than 40,000 for jobs created after July 1, 2015. Department of Defense may be deducted from gross receipts. Qualified jobs:

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Qualified jobs must be occupied for at least 48 weeks by the employee and: Pay at least $28,000/year in a community with a population of less than 40,000 for jobs created prior to June 30, 2015 or $40,000/year for jobs created after July 1, 2015. Department of Defense may be deducted from gross receipts. Apportionment.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. European Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said the agreement he sealed with China setting a minimum price and a volume limit on EU imports of Chinese solar panels will expire at the end of 2015.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Aerojet, a major space and defense contractor also based in Folsom, has a corporate mandate for sustainability in all areas of its organization. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located. gigawatt hours of electricity a year. Barstow Industrial Park.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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A key ingredient to Texas’ success is its comprehensive job creation strategy focused on six key industry clusters: Advanced Technology and Manufacturing; Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense; Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Information and Computer Technology; Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products; and Energy. TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.

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