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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. 3911): This incentive was created to attract growth industries and sectors to Oklahoma in the 21st Century. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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8 ways to cool a factory

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However, their Nashville, Charlotte, or Oklahoma City facilities often do. Relocate or raise heat-producing equipment We can raise the industrial equipment off the floor to keep heat from collecting there and creating hot zones. And heat issues, like climate, are regional. Photo courtesy Stantec The issue is serious.

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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary

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Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. Louisiana and Oklahoma limit the ban to Learner or Intermediate license holders. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones. Text Messaging.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Eldor is expected to begin construction shortly on its 250,000-square-foot facility, which will sit on 53 acres in the sprawling Greenfield industrial park located off U.S. Culpeper’s five strategically located Tech Zones provide incentives to qualified technology zone businesses. 220 in Daleville. FOCUS ON MANUFACTURING IN OK.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Oklahoma incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.