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New Report Examines How To Create Manufacturing Jobs

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A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S.

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Fall Conference Circuit: 12 Top Takeaways

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This could potentially be incentivized by baking it into recycling facility certification requirements. Theaster Gates , Director of Arts and Public Life at the University of Chicago, outlined three key integral components to rebuilding a community: culture, creativity, and art. CoreNet Global Summit 2018 | Boston, MA. #4: Sign Up Now.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. The power industry is in transition.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. He's dedicated to promoting biogenic building technologies and their widespread adoption in the industry, aiming to transform construction practices towards sustainability and innovation. billion EUR turnover.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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For example a chemistry major would have the tools to become an innovate chemist. The minor requires coursework in creativity science, communication skills and commercialization, which means learning how to develop a raw idea into one that can be commercially viable,” he said. Sowela—also located in Lake Charles—began classes in 1940.

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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: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. The primary service territory of the organization is Lancaster County and its primary focus is on Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E), Business Attraction, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) and Community Competitiveness.

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