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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. According to the NRF, retail industry sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) will grow 3.1 supporting one out of every four jobs.

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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. Although growth is expected to slow, commercial aerospace companies continue to be optimistic about the future, industry experts say. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers.

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Brownfield Grants: Grants to local governments, businesses, non-profits and individuals for developing commercial and industrial sites that have been adversely affected by environmental contamination. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, 3.75%.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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will lose this worldwide competition and its long-held crown as the heavyweight champ of industrial giants. Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. Terry McAuliffe (left) congratulates Eldor Corp.

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Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park

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million facility, a CGI Onshore IT Services Center of Excellence, will be home to 400 high-quality IT jobs at full employment. CGI’s arrival in Louisiana has helped elevate our state’s status as a leading destination for knowledge-based employers and the creative professionals who help them thrive,” said Governor John Bel Edwards.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Through Bryant’s leadership, the state’s economic development strategy has yielded significant returns in both new global business investment and existing industry expansions. Future phases estimate total employment to reach 2,000 jobs, and corporate investment to exceed $1 billion. Mississippi Gov. Photo: Yokohama Tire Corporation.).