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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

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And that bold, innovative spirit? Bionic exoskeletons hit the commercial market a few years ago, promising to reduce fatigue and injury for construction workers. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. Just another day at the office.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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BCDC is focusing on industrial, technology and commercial growth sectors, putting New Jersey’s Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit to good use to secure capital investments of more than $50 million for large-scale renovation or new construction projects. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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Less Is More In New England

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The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. The city rezoned the acreage for maximum density and favorable construction conditions beneficial to commercial developers.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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With 15 deepwater seaports; 19 commercial airports; nearly 3,000 miles of freight rail track; 12,000 miles of highway; and even two spaceports, Florida has an unmatched ability to get people and products anywhere they need to go. According to the 73rd Annual Report released by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the U.S. Its FTZ No.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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In addition to providing employers with a highly educated and skilled workforce, Pennsylvania universities produce industry innovations through partnerships with businesses, enabling the easy transfer of technology into commercial projects. In fact, Careers in 2 Years encourages an entrepreneurial spirit in many of the students.

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New Jersey: Pioneering The Future Of Food In The Garden State

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With the highest concentration of scientists and engineers in the world, it’s no wonder Nestlé cited the “commercial and technical competence” of the state’s highly educated workforce as a key factor in its decision. Nestlé Health Science is in good company. And, they’re pioneering the food frontier of tomorrow.