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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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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. In addition to the mammoth Sasol project, Chicago Bridge and Iron has opened a new $100-million facility. billion plant.

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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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Companies that manufacture or produce a product in New Mexico, non-retail service companies that export a substantial percentage of services out of state (50 percent+ of revenues and/or customer base) and certain green industries are eligible. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail).

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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. Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. The campaign, built on the tagline of “Life. The company $7.2-million

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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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. Green Ideas, Inc. Building Ideas, LLC. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective?

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Last month, some regional economic development organizations stepped forward with an interesting idea to address the chronic shortage of workers in North Dakota, which is not limited to the oil industry but cuts across all sectors, including healthcare, construction and retail. Louisiana FastStart: Still the Gold Standard in Training.

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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. More than 300 jobs are being created at the 100,000 square-foot facility, where employees will manufacture self-service point of sale terminals for retail and hospitality applications.