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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

T he rankings ecosystem is getting crowded and, like everything else in 21st Century America, it appears to be dancing to the tune of reality TV. secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana. By Business Facilities Staff.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

When working in hazardous conditions, the proper work gear is fundamental as the first line of defense against the hazards of any profession. The Rain Forest work boot is certified as 100% made-in-America and as Berry-compliant. What Does “Made in America” Signify? Proper work boots are a necessary part of your basic work gear.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. UAMS BioVentures, with commercial successes such as Safe Foods, Omnibalm and eDoc America, translates University of Arkansas for Medical Science research into products that benefit human health.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

When you factor in the demand from emerging overseas markets in Asia and South America, the U.S. For the past few years, we have issued a Metro ranking for our annual evaluation of aerospace/defense manufacturing leaders. More than 162,000 workers are directly employed in the aerospace/defense industries in the Golden State.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

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Postal Service, and several agencies in Department of Defense. After Dennis and Vern shared their assessment with Ralph, the company invested $10,000 to help finance the new Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Jenny had commissioned a well-known St. Louis architectural firm to design the Latzer-Piper House.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc., In January of 2013, the Oconee County Economic Development Commission released its new five-year strategic plan for economic development. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. Winston-Salem, NC.

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Oh No! My Car Has a Hanging Chad

Constructor Marketing that Works

So I drove my trusty truck to what USED TO BE “Where America Shops” and began shopping for tools, atypically clutching coupons and door buster specials. (My He had quiet but stern words with my comrade, whose body language seemed defensive. Earlier that day, I’d taken one of my old cars to my favorite shop for a little transaxle leak.

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