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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Qualifying counties are those counties with an unemployment rate at least 20% higher than the statewide rate based on a three year average published by the Employment Security Department. The data center must have a building permit to construct, renovate or expand the data center issued between: April 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

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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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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. An excellent education network of primary and secondary schools appeals to employers and employees alike. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Located an hour from Washington, DC’s biotech corridor and less than 30 minutes from well-known national biodefense resource Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, Washington County is an affordable place to do business with close proximity to local metropolitan areas. Together, they employ thousands. Samsung Electronics Co.,

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program. The other states scored below 50, with half of them struggling to get past 25. for the first time.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Low voltage, portable, AC/DC signal generator 2.

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

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Employers who follow Table 1 correctly are not required to measure workers’ exposure to silica and are not subject to the permissible exposure limit (PEL). The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality. In some operations, respirators are also needed.

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