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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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FEATURE STORY: Ringing The Bell For Growth

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In November, Corbett heralded a $40-million investment by Hon Hai/Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer (Foxconn factories in China produce Apple’s iPad). More state funding has been directed to public education during my administration than any other time in Pennsylvania’s history.

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Key factors in this evaluation include creative use of incentives, regional cooperation, partnerships with higher education resources, potential for growth and execution of overall economic development strategy. The new plant will be a green facility—it is expected to meet LEED Construction Certification environmental standards.

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