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The Drone Age

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The six sites were tasked by the FAA with conducting “critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace in the next several years.” Or, to put it in drone-speak, we’re putting the UTM before the Mobile Skylight.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

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By integrating VDC with the safety department, Emmanuel was able to coordinate online OSHA trainings and guide the VDC department to receive OSHA 10 hour certifications. As one of the only airports in the nation allowed to fly drones on-site, DFW had to establish its own program in collaboration with the FAA.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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Basic broadband availability in Tennessee (768 Kbps download/200 Kbps upload) is now at 96.29%, not including mobile wireless services. BF: The airport in Memphis is one of the world’s busiest air cargo facilities, home to FedEx’s North American shipping hub.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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These programs have resulted in substantial upward mobility for current and new Broward County residents, while providing substantial returns on investment to local municipal partners through the generation of new revenue as a result of capital investments. Brick City Development Corp.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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It is conveniently located adjacent to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International, as well as home to CN’s Intermodal Railway Terminal, the largest intermodal railway terminal in Canada. Foreign Trade Zone status at the County’s airport – significant cost savings for manufacturers through tax exemptions and tariff reductions.

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