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New Report Examines How To Create Manufacturing Jobs

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A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. per square foot, lower than the Chicago Market average of $4.84. Asking rental rates are $4.70

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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The region has some of the nation’s largest industry concentrations in metals, plastics, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, production technology, automotive, office furniture and food processing. Manufacturing currently accounts for 15 percent of all jobs in the region and remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Chatham County Commission. Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Atlanta, Office of Sustainability.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Arkansas currently has 538 buildings and 311 sites available at www.ArkansasSiteSelection.com , a collaborative effort between the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Entergy Arkansas Inc. Only Springfield reaches a greater population in a 500-mile radius because of a closer proximity to the Chicago market. and PurFoods, Inc.