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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. We have two winners for this year’s award for Achievement in Site Certification: Indiana Economic Development Corp.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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AIDT’s workforce selection and training processes have achieved the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program. Quick Start was a deciding factor in Caterpillar’s decision to locate its new manufacturing plant in Georgia. moving its plant out of Japan and locating in Georgia.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Ahold USA Retail. Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. Green Building Certification Institute. University of Georgia. USGBC Georgia Chapter. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective?