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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Meanwhile, Pro Builder ’s 2023 Housing Forecast Survey found builders are relying on a wide range of sources to help refill the labor pool, putting themselves at the top of the list and followed closely by state or local HBAs, independent recruiting services or programs, trade partners, and local labor unions, in that order.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Bonsai Design, a 2017 Colorado Companies to Watch, will move its headquarters here next spring, complete with a signature aerial adventure course open to the public. By the BF Staff. The program, known as Blueprint 2.0, Launched in 2015, Blueprint 2.0 Accessible by air, rail and highway.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Commuter rail transportation is available to Wheeling residents, employees, and visitors at the Wheeling Metra Station via the North Central Line, which has regular service to and from Chicago’s Union Station, O’Hare Airport, and suburban communities farther north.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. The campus has an impressive track record of issuing one (1) year skilled work certifications. By the BF Staff.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement project aims to replace 558 aging bridges across the Keystone State by the end of 2017. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. We have two winners for this year’s award for Achievement in Site Certification: Indiana Economic Development Corp.

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Minnesota: Exports Are Expanding In The Land Of The Lakes

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. HGA Architects and Engineers of Minneapolis was also recognized, receiving a Governor’s Certificate of Commendation for collaborating with the Minnesota Trade Office on many activities. Exports to the European Union and to Central and South America were flat. By the BF Staff.