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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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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Innovative thinking, quick action and impressive regional cooperation enabled Arizona to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in creating a bold new opportunity for the First Solar site in Mesa,” Rogers said. “We Project Title: General Motors Technology Innovation Center. Photo: georgia.org.).

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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. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow. Louisiana, no. In May, Gov.

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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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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Already home to world-class research labs at Georgia Tech and the Centers for Disease Control, Metro Atlanta lures another high-tech gem in Baxter’s $1.3-billion Entered By: Georgia Department of Economic Development. billion investment in Georgia is our 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award winner.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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In this report, we’ll take a close look at innovative worker development and education programs that have been recipes for success for local economic development agencies and public and private training providers. The RTP is considered one of the world’s most innovative and futuristic training centers. MADE IN ALABAMA.

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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

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innovation, energy efficiency, time-savings, good looks, durability, and more. . Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Huber Engineered Woods, LP Building Products, Simpson Strong-Tie, Typar, Viewrail, and West Fraser. In addition, the veneer exceeds certification standards for compressive strength. Walls + Floors. Construction.