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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

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Having pledged in 2020 to take on 2,000 apprentices over the lifetime of the project, it took on its 1,000 th apprentice in January 2023. Building valuable long-term skills The European Union has earmarked 2023 as the European Year of Skills.

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Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain

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Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Resiliency and stability are now top concerns. Read: Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. A further goal of 20 percent by 2020 has been set. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. THE KANSAS CITY ANIMAL HEALTH CORRIDOR KEEPS EXPANDING. at 12,800 feet.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. All of these programs are helping attract and retain the tech talent our new employers and existing employers need,” said Pryor.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. With the addition of the building, the company will also be consolidating its data infrastructure for North America to the Clinton location.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. Services are provided at no cost to employers or trainees.

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