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Eagle Creek Software Services And South Dakota Team to Create 1,000 Jobs

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Eagle Creek Software Services has announced a partnership with the state of South Dakota and city of Vermillion to bring 1,000 jobs to the state. Eagle Creek’s onshore model, coordinated with a new scholarship program at the University of South Dakota (USD), gives business control over their IT talent pool and IT needs.

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South Dakota prefers LEED over building code on state projects

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Four years ago, South Dakota passed a bill requiring all new government buildings and major renovations to be LEED-certified, with some exceptions. LEED is) much better than a mandatory building code because you get a little wiggle room in these projects,” said Mike Mueller, a spokesman for the South Dakota Bureau of Administration.

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Why You Can’t Hire Your Way Out

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Centralize certifications for performance management, career planning and compliance processes. Improve productivity and engagement through employee training. . Vice President of Business Development . . Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Social Image.

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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. Green Building Certification Institute. USGBC South Carolina Chapter. USGBC South Dakota Chapter. USGBC South Florida Chapter. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective? Should LEED be modified? How can that be?

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. Tax credits must be applied for annually, after initial certification, and will be adjusted to reflect the actual of number of employees that qualify each year. The non-refundable certification filing fee is $150.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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GA companies can implement Work Ready two ways—through job profiling and Work Ready Certificates. Companies match those profiles to employees’ Work Ready Certificates, which measure core skills, to ensure the right person is placed in the right job. The non-refundable certification filing fee is $150. See www.gaworkready.org.

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Crystal Ball 2013

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South Dakota claims 1886 deed unearthed in Badlands proves Bakken oilfield owned by state, demands $100 billion from North Dakota. ” – Donald Trump demands Daniel Day-Lewis produce Kentucky birth certificate. ” – Daniel Day-Lewis sues U.S. . – U.S.