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Florida: A Million Miles For A Million Jobs In The Sunshine State

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said Lynda Weatherman, president & CEO, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, who welcomed the governor. TQL IS EXPANDING IN MIAMI. Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight-brokerage firms in the country, will be expanding in Miami and creating 75 jobs over the next three years.

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Autocar Chooses Alabama For $120M Investment

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We’re excited that Autocar brings a dynamic and growing new employment opportunity to your community, offering new manufacturing jobs and training.”. Autocar has already hired some employees to begin production, which were recruited, screened and trained by AIDT. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Alabama.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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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. Bay County is positioned along I-75, a major interstate running from Miami, Florida to Sault Ste. The region has 34 percent of the air cargo market share of all U.S. Midwest Airports.

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Tiny overall gains, mixed sectoral results mark latest construction jobs, spending data

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In May, seasonally adjusted “nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+54,000), following increases that averaged 220,000 in the prior 3 months,” the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. Construction employment was essentially unchanged in May. Construction employment was essentially unchanged in May.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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MIAMI: A GLOBAL LOGISTICS HUB. The Deep Dredge project is vital to the future success and growth of our seaport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carola A. PortMiami contributes approximately $28 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for more than 207,000. Mid Atlantic U.S.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. Overall, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area is one of the nation’s Top 100 Tech Centers as defined by bizjournals.com, with a recent ranking of 62. Pittsburgh, PA. Little Rock, AR: Regional Growth Center.

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