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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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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. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. By the BF Staff. Golden Fresh Farms.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Expanded Polystyrene Ban.

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Less Is More In New England

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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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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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The Grand Rapids region is home to industry leaders in applied technology, sustainable practices and industrial design. The region has some of the nation’s largest industry concentrations in metals, plastics, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, production technology, automotive, office furniture and food processing.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. By the BF Staff. Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9 Edwards said. “We

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.