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In Atlanta, Industry Leaders Urge Stepping Up Outreach Efforts to Recruit Minorities

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and the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia say some progress is being made, but more needs to be done. The CEOs of H.J. Russell & Co.

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In Atlanta, Industry Leaders Urge Stepped-Up Outreach to Recruit Minorities

ENR Construction

and the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia say some progress is being made, but more needs to be done. CEOs of contractor H.J. Russell & Co.

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SMPS Foundation Announces 2009-2010 Board of Trustees

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The Foundation of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) has announced its 2009–2010 Board of Trustees. Foundation Board Officers (elected for a one-year term) are: President: Paula M. Viehman, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Perkins + Will, Atlanta, GA Treasurer: Craig E. Portland, OR Secretary: William C.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

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The Kendeda Building was built by Skanska, and is the most environmentally advanced education and research building ever constructed in the Southeastern United States. Skanska engaged with Georgia Works, a nonprofit in Atlanta that provides job training opportunities for men who are overcoming homelessness or prior incarceration.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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When Branka Minic became CEO of the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), an Orlando, Fla.-based and Atlanta, Taylor Morrison plans to expand Voyager nationwide. Hub & Spoke's Maker Playground also offers an experiential education program in partnership with the local school district. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor.

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Rethinking Workforce Development

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By Todd Greene, vice president, Atlanta Fed community and economic development group. That skill set may not necessarily be absorbed by expanding industries such as health and education or professional services. Federal funding for key education and training programs under the U.S. Todd Greene. Working better, together.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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In February 2013, Clarksville-Montgomery County officials were invited to go to Atlanta to meet with the company’s site-selection team. “Locating this Innovation Center in [the Atlanta area] makes good business sense because we can draw from a deep pool of local talent,” said Randy Mott, GM’s chief information officer.

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