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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. GEORGIA IS “MARKET READY”. Ready for Development in Georgia (Photo: Georgia.org). From the September/October 2013 issue . To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The GPEC chief added that he expects the Apple development in Mesa to draw other high-tech enterprises to the region. Entered By: Georgia Department of Economic Development. General Motors’ project in Georgia will generate an estimated direct economic impact of $1.6 Direct economic impact of $1.33 billion over the next 10 years.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. GRAD PROGRAM SPEEDS DEVELOPMENT IN GEORGIA.

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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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Savannah Notches Record Cargo Volume

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The Georgia Ports Authority achieved record container volumes in 2015, Executive Director Curtis Foltz recently announced to the GPA board. Southeast, Savannah’s logistical advantages drawing new customers to Georgia, and cargo diverted from the West Coast,” Foltz said. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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At the core of Stephen's contributions lies his exceptional skill in optimizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) execution plans, setting elevated global practice standards, and significantly enhancing the quality of both models and contract drawings.

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Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Education • MBA, Leadership Concentration, Liberty University • BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Postbaccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .