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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. For the past couple of years, Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been duking it out for the top ranking in our flagship metro Economic Growth Potential category. Austin is now one of the nation’s top emerging high-tech cities, with more than 120,000 people employed by around 4,400 technology firms.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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” Research universities and other institutions of higher education are important for metropolitan entrepreneurship, but they are not the sole cause in spurring such activity, the report said. billion in equity. Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia and Chicago. billion; San Jose notched 276 startups and nearly $3.3

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas’ commitment to growth through innovation is manifested in the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), a grant program designed to expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies through partnerships between the state, higher education institutions, and private industry. Credit: Tomball EDC.).

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Pulse: 07/30/2012

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Earn Continuing Education Credits. New York Lincoln Equities Group is planning to build a mixed-use development at Hallets Point in Astoria, Queens. Lincoln Equities Group, 301 Route 17, Rutherford, N.J., Austin Community College, Purchasing Dept., 9101 Tuscany Way, Austin, 78754. Book Reviews. Social Media.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Robert Havins Director – Integrated Construction, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Austin, TX Robert has played a pivotal role in driving significant advancements in Bartlett Cocke’s technology initiatives. This educational focus has made transitions smoother and empowered her team members to become advocates for change.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation. In 2010, the Munich Biotech Region along with Bavaria’s Medical Valley Nuremberg were winners of the Leading Edge Cluster competition by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. million equity offering.

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