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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

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President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. So, it is very good news for the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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When I came in we set a goal to be the number one performing economy in America and the premier global business destination. Herbert says Utah’s resort industry is aggressively diversifying to face the challenge of whatever Mother Nature serves up in coming years. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Speaking of snow melt, Gov.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. In fact, the Arizona/Sonora, Mexico region makes up the fourth-largest aerospace supply chain in the world and the largest in North America.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. These educational institutions help hone the skills of the workforce in south central Kansas, while also partnering closely with industry on research.

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Mississippi: A Winning Recipe

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Thanks to the state’s highly ranked one-stop permitting process, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC broke ground just 10 months after announcing the tire maker was locating in Hinds County, MS. The team members at the plant assembled 500,000 vehicles faster than any other Toyota plant in North America.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

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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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