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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

New research from CareerBuilder has identified seven major trends that have significantly influenced job creation over the last seven years (2010-2017). The seven trends are listed below, along with examples of impacted occupations for each trend with job growth rates from 2010 to 2017. Credit: altrendo images. ” .

Software 55

Software Software Innovation Employment 55

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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.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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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. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. By the BF Staff.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

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JULY 7, 2016

The project will break ground this summer, employing 200 during construction before opening its doors towards the end of the first quarter of 2017. .” The new plant will be located on industrial property adjacent to the Scappoose Industrial Airpark.

Oregon 75

Oregon Zoning Site Employment 75

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Controlled Access Zones. Passive Fall Protection Systems such as guardrails or covers can be employed to prevent a fall from occurring.

OSHA 48

OSHA Innovation Injury Safety 48

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Controlled Access Zones. Passive Fall Protection systems such as guardrails or covers can be employed to prevent a fall from occurring.

OSHA 48

OSHA Innovation Injury Safety 48

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

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.”. Ranked 5 th in the nation for high-tech employment by TechAmerica’s Cyberstates report, Florida boasts more than 270,000 high-tech workers. 1,500 jobs.

Florida 74

Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

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DECEMBER 22, 2015

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2016 and GM Financial will begin occupying the building in the first quarter of 2017. “As This additional facility will help us do that by expanding our workforce and service capacity in a strong and vibrant employment market. million state incentive from the Texas Enterprise Fund.

San Antonio 40

San Antonio Fort Worth Texas Arlington 40

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers. By the BF Staff. BF: Braidy Industries announced earlier this year that it will build a $1.3-billion

Kentucky 64

Kentucky Louisville Certification Education 64

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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.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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JUNE 8, 2018

More than $7 billion in goods were shipped from Minnesota to Asia in 2017, with shipments to Japan notching a 30 percent increase over the previous year. Read: Asian Markets Spur Exports Surge from Minnesota at BusinessFacilities.com.

Minnesota 40

Minnesota Zoning Transportation Employment 40

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Boyd Rutherford (left) and Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, discusses his 2017 Environmental Package. Larry Hogan’s 2017 environmental agenda, which the governor unveiled in January. By the BF Staff. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5 Larry Hogan, with Lt.

Maryland 45

Maryland Innovation Green Baltimore 45

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JULY 11, 2014

For-profit small businesses (100 employees or less) that are located in a DCED designated distressed community or Keystone Opportunity Zone is eligible. It is a companion program to the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program. 1, 2017 and Dec. Export Financing Program: Funding for small business for export activities.

Pennsylvania 45

Pennsylvania Finance Zoning Banking 45

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JUNE 22, 2016

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.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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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

Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

Trump is hoping his administration’s strong economy, which buoyed the housing industry and enabled its resiliency during the current health crisis, will counter the downward spiral of key indicators, such as employment and gross domestic product, affecting the overall economy from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing 105

Housing NAHB Income Infrastructure 105

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APRIL 15, 2014

Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MAY 6, 2016

The company, which is the world’s fastest growing top 10 software company, will begin moving into Salesforce Tower Indianapolis in early 2017. Plans for the new office include collaboration spaces, mindfulness areas and social zones.

Indiana 40

Indiana Indianapolis San Francisco Innovation 40

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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

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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AUGUST 7, 2019

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. This generated $2.5

Travel 51

Travel Las Vegas Nevada Florida 51

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Most also qualify for multiple tax credits through the Colorado Enterprise Zone. 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.

Colorado 43

Colorado Airports Site Resource 43

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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

Washington Commercial Employment Retail 40

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

CoStar Group is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Governor Terry McAuliffe approved a $4 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Richmond with the project.

Virginia 40

Virginia DC Education Office 40

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JULY 11, 2014

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S. If the state meets revenue targets, the corporate income tax will drop to 4% in 2016 and 3% in 2017. customs territory that offer economic advantages for businesses involved in international trade. in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015.

North Carolina 45

North Carolina Finance Income DOT 45

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MAY 5, 2016

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., This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 aerospace and defense sector continues to be one of the top employers in the U.S. Acadiana is home to PHI, Inc.,

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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MARCH 8, 2016

Automation Credit: Allowed only for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 through 2017 tax years, it is an income tax credit for purchasing machinery and equipment for the purposes of automating a manufacturing process in ND. 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.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

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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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AUGUST 25, 2021

In 2017 FPL purchased?the? The 1,250-acre mega site, which is located in the New York Power Authority (NYPA) hydropower zone, features low-cost, 100 percent renewable electricity. the clock struck midnight on Dec. formally closed its last coal-fired?plant?in in Florida. customers money.?The The formal retirement marked?

Florida 115

Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

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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

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

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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. Little Rock, AR is a center for several major employers in a variety of industries including healthcare, service, government and agriculture. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

When Clark Ivory returned with his family to Salt Lake City from a three-year church mission in the eastern European countries of Moldova and Romania in 2017, he could have easily allowed Ivory Homes, the company founded by his father, Ellis, almost 50 years earlier, to continue without him. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.

Innovation 122

Innovation Utah Housing Products 122

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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. By the BF Staff. Currently, the region has over $120 billion in announced projects. PORT OF SOUTH LA: MEGA-HUB.

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

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APRIL 6, 2016

The expansion—scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017—will add an additional 450 employees, bringing the company’s total presence in Georgia to approximately 4,500 employees. Anthem’s office in Columbus currently employs 1,285 staff members. Anthem is committed to working with the state of Georgia.

Georgia 40

Georgia Columbus Atlanta Metro 40

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

“It’s not an easy transition,” even with the financial might and institutional knowledge and tech savvy of Clayton Properties Group , the nation’s largest builder of manufactured and modular homes, which bought Oakwood in 2017. Local zoning regulations also can make modular problematic. million to the project’s price tag.

Roads 116

Roads Site Housing Industrial 116

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JULY 6, 2016

Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017. Enterprise zone, including tax credits. Midwest Airports.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The geographic boundaries have been extended, and capital investment and employment eligibility requirements have been reduced.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108