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Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations -2103

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2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. . The cost savings associated with the reductions in energy and water use will vary by geographic region, by climate zone, and by building type. . 2010, ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011,

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana. Through this major defense contract, our small businesses now have an ally in that fight, and we can provide real solutions to develop the cyber workforce of tomorrow.”.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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New Hampshire Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, providing specialized assistance to businesses seeking assistance with contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies or state and local governments. The carry forward is five years.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Here’s why Harford County, MD should be home to your business: Lakeside Business Park, in Edgewood, MD, features a variety of defense, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. Photo: Harford County Office of Economic Development). A highly skilled workforce. Army installations, celebrating 100 years of technological innovation.

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Best Over-The-Glasses Safety Goggles for Work

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Safety goggles will prove to be your first defense against eye injuries. They also are manufactured with the same safety certification ratings and durability as safety glasses, prescription or not. This is what my search taught me to verify when considering safety goggles: Safety certification. Are safety goggles necessary?

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Given that it’s a substantial distance from any coasts or borders, Hendricks County, Indiana might seem to be a surprising place for a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Hendricks County is home to VULTC, Vincennes University Logistics Training Center offering a certification in logistics and materials handling. Foreign-trade zones help U.S.