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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. By the BF Staff. You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. By the BF Staff. They do not require sleep, a paycheck, background checks, or drug and alcohol testing.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.

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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. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history. Navagant Research forecasts that the global SGaaS market, estimated at $1.7 billion in 2014, will grow to $11 billion in 2023.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The project, which began three years ago and is expected to be completed by 2017, is more than halfway done after workers finished dredging an 11-mile stretch, known as Reach D, last month. A massive, $300-million Delaware River dredging project is helping the Port of Philadelphia get post-Panamax Ready. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.