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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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The Bronze Award winner in BF ’s 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition will generate an estimated $17.7 Logistics and infrastructure played a key role in securing this mega-deal for Louisiana. (FPCC) announced it will build a $9.4-billion billion ethylene production complex on a 1,000-acre Greenfield site in St.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

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If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots. 

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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women

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And during our research the best class 2 safety vest which we found is the KwikSafety (Charlotte, NC) BIG KAHUNA , because of its high quality fabric with breathable mesh lining, 11 multi-functional pockets and the 360 degree visibility perfected by 2 inch reflective strips trimmed with 1 inch fluorescent orange strips. Who can wear this?

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4 Best Carhartt Jackets for Working Outside

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Soft and flexible you will not have to deal with material stiffness at all during daily wear. The company initially produced railroad overalls in a small loft with only two sewing machines. . Outer fabric will usually be a firm shell or a pre-washed shell. Movement is facilitated and easy. The History of Carhartt.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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But it was the workforce availability at Georgia Tech and surrounding universities that really closed the deal. Nathan Deal recently announced that the company will add 800 jobs in metro Atlanta. The expansion deal came on the heels of Gov. Georgia’s economic development team provided a $1.2

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7 Best Button-Down Work Shirts for Men

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Work shirts find their beginnings towards the late 1800s with laborers such as miners, railroad workers or outdoor professions. Flex fabric for comfort and ease of movement. Made from the heavy-duty fabric combination of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, it is wrinkle-resistant and rime, and stain-resistant. Improved breathability.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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1000 pound thrust; and Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems. We beat Ohio State, MIT and Georgia Tech, which is a big deal for us.”. With its proximity to the center of the U.S. The EU’s 28 nations must decide by Dec.

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