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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. 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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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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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. This team will create technology solutions that will accelerate our commitment to becoming a best-in-class, omni-channel retailer and strengthen our associate and customer experiences.”.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Cape Coral’s an open slate for key sectors that are planning to expand or relocate, particularly corporate headquarters, light manufacturing and wholesale distribution, and professional/ back office support operations.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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Early plans have been designed to develop a new IX facility adjacent to the proposed SummitIG regen to facilitate the distribution of the underground dark fiber conduit system among the existing and proposed office buildings in QCC. The entire development will include over one million square feet of Class A office space.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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The state has 18 Fortune 500 companies specializing in areas such as health care, financial services, retail and food production. Joseph Jandrisch, CEO and president of Geringhoff North America, described the workforce in the St. And in another expansion, New Flyer of America, a Canadian bus manufacturer, is adding 136 jobs at its St.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Ontario Unveils Plans To Achieve An Energy Balance

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According to a 2013 report in Canada’s Wine Economy—Ripe, Robust, Remarkable: The wine industry generated $662 million in retail sales in Ontario in 2012. With 250,000 people employed in information and communications technology in Ontario, the province is the third-largest hub in North America in the sector, behind California and Texas.

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