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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

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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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’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation.

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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. American top-quality union-made work boots that meet the challenges of the workplace can be the difference between a hospital stay and perhaps even a life-changing injury. Steel shanks.

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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. Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25 By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

He did return every summer to work on a permit as a union carpenter with his father. 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).

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

that will create 100 new jobs, a $140 million capital investment by Dicastal North America that will create 300 new jobs and a $29 million capital investment from Plasan Carbon Composites expected to generate more than 600 new jobs. In 2018, approximately 2,200 single-family residential permits were issued in Buckeye.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. Youngstown, OH: Exports Engine. Names Innovation Hubs.

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