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AUGUST 30, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Charles Senior Living Center—a rehabilitated, 60-unit independent living facility in downtown Aurora—was a beneficiary of the tax credit and subsequently received the 2017 Landmarks Illinois Award for Rehabilitation. By the BF Staff. For example, the St. Of those jobs, approximately 33.5

Illinois 53

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AUGUST 23, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities. More than 2 million square feet of retail and restaurants within 3-mile radius.

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JULY 24, 2019

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

ERI) will expand its operations in southwest Indiana, creating a total of up to 102 new jobs by the end of 2017. The number and types of careers they are bringing to our small community will have a major impact on the local economy, as businesses and retailers across the region benefit from the expansion. Electronics Research Inc.

Indiana 50

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MARCH 9, 2016

Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program. Qualifying counties are those counties with an unemployment rate at least 20% higher than the statewide rate based on a three year average published by the Employment Security Department.

Washington 40

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AUGUST 7, 2019

billion) and Retail ($109.6 Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. commercial casino industry directly employed more than 361,000 employees in 2017, and those employees earned more than $17 billion in wages, benefits and tips.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The 250,000- to 300,000-square-foot facility will employ 310 people and produce cookies, crackers and other items by contract for major food brands and retailers. Construction is expected to start this summer and the facility is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2017. plans to build a $57.1 million facility in Versailles, KY.

Kentucky 40

Kentucky Employment Finance Indiana 40

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. In addition to distribution, NFI offers solutions in commercial real estate, dedicated transportation, brokerage, transportation management, intermodal and global logistics across a wide range of industries including retail, consumer packaged goods, and food and beverage. By the BF Staff.

Tennessee 46

Tennessee Union Nashville Commercial 46

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. By the BF Staff. I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals.

Iowa 43

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JULY 24, 2019

There are approximately 200,000 individuals employed in the tech sector in the Atlanta MSA—the sixth largest metro area in the nation for technology employment. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017

which owns and operates more than 600 retail convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, has announced a $300 million capital investment project that will enable the growing company to meet its capacity needs for the foreseeable future. Kwik Trip is building 56 new stores in 2017, including 36 in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip Inc.,

Wisconsin 41

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AUGUST 21, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue . Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. A 2016 study of 18 blue-chip tech employers conducted by PayScale found that most had fewer than 30 percent female employees; none had 50 percent or more. By the BF Staff. Photo © Ketterman). Look where the talent is.

Florida 72

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. The state will cross the trillion dollar threshold for nominal GSP in 2017. Florida’s economy, as measured by GSP, will have grown tenfold in size from 1980 to 2017.”.

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As employment growth accelerates and housing markets improve in 2014, expectations are for stronger growth of home improvement sales averaging 5.9% As employment growth accelerates and housing markets improve in 2014, expectations are for stronger growth of home improvement sales averaging 5.9% for consumer sales.

Products 58

Products Forecasting Contractors Retail 58

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

From the September / October 2017 Issue. DMDII is one of nine institutes within the Manufacturing USA network, with six more planned by the end of 2017. In May 2017, the state launched an “Innovation Campus” that aims to accelerate the commercialization of research and position Rhode Island as a center of high value employment.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Infrastructure and a workforce that specializes in industrial sector employment are two areas where many competing locals around the nation fall short when compared to Southwest Louisiana. With 16 zones, it received over $82 billion in merchandise and facilitated the employment of over 10,500 in 2015.

Louisiana 72

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MARCH 8, 2016

55% of the receipts from selling jet fuel for use in turboprop or jet engines until June 30, 2017; 40% after June 30, 2017. High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers: .

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

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.

Kentucky 42

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

We’re excited that Autocar brings a dynamic and growing new employment opportunity to your community, offering new manufacturing jobs and training.”. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Alabama. Considering Alabama for your company’s relocation or expansion project?

Alabama 43

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AUGUST 14, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. It also is 2 percent of the national Gross Domestic Product and the largest manufacturing employer in Canada, employing approximately 246,000 people.

Industrial 60

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. of employment in its biotech sector, anchored by its world-class research institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

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JULY 11, 2014

High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers can take the credit for four years. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year.

New Mexico 40

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This way you don’t waste your time learning about how to build retail stores when you really want to build power plants. E-book Sales in the US for 2017. According to Statista over $1 billion in sales were done on e-books in 2017. Often times your employer will pay for you to attend these events.

Construction 68

Construction Conference Industrial Resource 68

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MARCH 8, 2016

The primary candidates for this program are businesses that create new wealth for the state and provide new jobs outside of the retail sector. Total credits are limited to $2 million in any per calendar year for 2013-2015 and $500,000 per calendar year for 2016 and 2017. The credit is equal to 10% of the compensation paid to an intern.

North Dakota 40

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AUGUST 25, 2021

as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 In 2017 FPL purchased?the? Read on to find some locations taking steps to achieve these massive goals. CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. in Florida.

Florida 115

Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

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APRIL 15, 2014

Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT .

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MARCH 21, 2014

FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. In addition, manufacturing, transportation and service sector employment are growing at a steady rate.

Omaha 76

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APRIL 7, 2021

Collaborator and co-author for award-winning project in the 2017 Global LafargeHolcim Awards. Horton’s brand and marketing best practices • Opened 11 retail centers within 18 weeks to launch an operating division; trained the sales team and activated outreach to real estate agents to introduce D.R. Homes of Distinction.

Industrial 98

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. In its 2017 fiscal year, Nashville International Airport (BNA), the region’s conduit for air travel, served a record-breaking 13.5 By the BF Staff. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. percent increase.

Nashville 51

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Congressional District, which includes Wheeling, is the third-largest industrial concentration in the United States, and Wheeling is counted among the top five manufacturing employment communities in the state. percent are in manufacturing, while nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. Of those jobs, 33.5

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MARCH 28, 2014

Certain types of businesses are excluded from the program, including retail and wholesale businesses; restaurants and hospitality; professional practices like law firms and medical offices; and energy production and distribution companies. Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development , for the Kentucky New Energy Ventures (KNEV) Fund.

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APRIL 12, 2016

The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement project aims to replace 558 aging bridges across the Keystone State by the end of 2017. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program. ACHIEVEMENT IN CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Deal said the Innovation Center is “is exactly the kind of employer we want in the state.” The design of the Philadelphia headquarters expansion will begin in this year, with groundbreaking expected in 2017. The headquarters expansion is also expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs. Picking The Winner.

Deals 107

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing. Samsung Electronics Co.,

Metro 111

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JULY 6, 2016

It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017. The region has 34 percent of the air cargo market share of all U.S. Midwest Airports.

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