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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. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. TN TOPS IN BUSINESS CLIMATE.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The program asks local health care providers to identify problems they believe can be solved through new technology, and then forwards these challenges to Lincoln’s software community. After two months, a quick-pitch contest was held and the winning software proposal got a 120-day test period at the health care institution.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups. 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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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

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Made in Alabama since 1961, Wellborn Cabinet products are the culmination of 60 years’ experience in high-quality craftsmanship. In addition, the veneer exceeds certification standards for compressive strength. Builders also can earn green-building certification credits. . Software / SoftPlan. sustainable materials. .

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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Alabama’s AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training) is a major force for workforce training in the state. AIDT’s workforce selection and training processes have achieved the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program. AIDT Builds Skilled Labor in AL.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office.

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