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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

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Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. Educational activities abound with more than 200 formal sessions. more than food prep).

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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However, there are several regions which are developing semiconductor “ecosystems” in order to attract innovation-driven companies and grow the economy. In Austin, TX, Samsung is already at work in a $4 billion plant expansion in Austin. In Upstate NY, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is investing $6.9

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Locations are bringing higher ed resources and high-tech businesses together to plant the seeds for market-ready advanced technology at incubators and innovation institutes, and to create the STEM-savvy workforce that will fill these new jobs. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. Manufacturing companies can qualify for significant tax exemptions, including state sales and use tax exemptions available to taxpayers who manufacture, fabricate or process tangible property for sale.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. space program.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Affordable Eco.

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Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. New Expert Panelist on Green Education. Using pre-fabricated elements or existing structures. Austin Tinting said. Day Lighting Schools.

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