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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive package. As a result, Texans reduced electric consumption in 2009 alone in the state by 506,000 megawatt hours.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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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. But converting energy from the sun, wind or water into electricity is only the first step in the migration from fossil fuels to a greener future.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. The cranes were also part of the agreement.