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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). In 2016, U.S.

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

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The company had ceased production in the midst of the construction market downturn in 2009 but now will invest $24 million in the Meridian facility and create 110 new jobs by 2016. Once operational, the plant will produce a wide range of ceiling tiles and acoustical wall panels. MS TARGETS BIOMASS, HEALTHCARE SECTORS FOR FUTURE GROWTH.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Andrew Cuomo.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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All have ready access to major transportation infrastructure, energy, water and zoning that meets the industry needs of advanced manufacturing, information technology and bioscience companies. In addition, it is also focused on helping companies that conduct business with the department of defense diversify their business.

Iowa 43
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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Production of the new SUV will begin in the fourth quarter of 2016, with the first vehicle expected to roll off the new assembly line by the end of 2016. Construction of the planned expansion at Subaru’s Lafayette plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. “We customers,” Prof. billion over the next 10 years.

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Less Is More In New England

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percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9