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FEATURE STORY: Accelerating In Alabama

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Bentley is implementing in Alabama. Bentley detailed for us in an exclusive interview with Business Facilities , Alabama is moving full speed ahead with a dynamic growth strategy that is rapidly transforming the state into an economic powerhouse. Mercedes is a great cheerleader for Alabama.”. They better think again.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Iowa remains the undisputed champ of traditional ethanol production, but the Hawkeye State has laid down a marker it’s not sitting on its hands as the future of ethanol unfolds: Iowa is second only to Alabama in leading the way to commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. 5 in Biotechnology Strength Employment Leaders, no.

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Google Chooses Clarksville, TN For $600M Data Center

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Clarksville, in particular, has seen a considerable surge with employment increasing by 305 percent in less than five years,” said Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd. “To We’re excited about the opportunity to experiment with new kinds of technology and design an impressive facility – we can’t wait!”.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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A supplier network already is queuing up to put down roots in Alabama to service Airbus. Robert Bentley met with Labinal officials during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in England last year and encouraged the company to locate in Alabama. TEXAS CITIES SURGE AS RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT LEADERS.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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A primary focus for those in workforce development is to bridge the gap between employers and potential employees, addressing the issues of skills training and talent building. MADE IN ALABAMA. During 2013 alone, AIDT delivered recruitment, screening and training services for 159 companies, representing 29,286 new jobs in Alabama.

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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. Mercedes’ decision was a game-changer: the German automaker’s arrival opened the door for other industrial giants to come to Alabama.

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