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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Some of the locations already are well-known for developing the next generation of technologies, such as Austin, home to Dell, Apple, Facebook and Google, and Tucson, with its hotbed of solar technology innovation. In addition to funding to construct the system, NEDO will monitor and test the system for the next two years.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The first, announced in 2012, is ConAgra’s new facility and research agreement. The largest project in the community’s history, the West Haymarket redevelopment project, was sup- ported financially by the Partnership through the passage of a bond issue that will construct a new 16,000-seat arena. 1, 2017 and Dec.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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In 1999, AIDT constructed a $30 million, 62,000-square-foot Honda Training Center in Lincoln—replete with classrooms and assembly line replicas—to lure the auto manufacturer. Navy to construct 10 new warships. As part of the agreement, the company also will receive employee training services from AIDT.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Per acre land prices, commercial rental rates, construction and labor costs are generally lower than most other northeast locations. Due to favorable lease agreements, affordable labor and a pro-business environment, these manufacturers have seen 16 percent job growth in the last 12 months. farmer of hemp in over 50 years.