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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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success through an incentive agreement: lessons learned from an underground railway. Empirical analysis of traditional contracting and relationship agreements for. Partnering on defense contracts. Journal of Retailing, 76(4), 549. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. T., & Yeung, J. M., & Ho, K.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Some heavy business hitters also are placing huge wagers on Detroit’s recovery, most prominently Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert, a native son of Michigan, has spent more than $1 billion to acquire 3 million square feet of real estate in the heart of downtown Detroit. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. The California comeback is reflected in our 2013 rankings, including a trifecta of first-place finishes in Data Center Leaders, Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders and Biotechnology Strength (Employment Leaders). Here’s a sampling: no. 2 in Data Center Leaders, no. International Inc.’s

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Not surprisingly, the traditional Northern auto centers (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana) continue to rule the roost as supply chain Jobs Leaders. Last year, the state signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz that recognizes Shelton State Community College as one of the best in its field in preparing individuals for careers in manufacturing.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. Government leaders are committed to retaining, creating and expanding job opportunities for the service, retail and industrial sectors of the community. defense contracts. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. The benefit depends on the tier in which the company locates.

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