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American Competitiveness: A Matter Of National Security

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The American Security Project (ASP) has released a new report analyzing the issues of the country’s national competitiveness. It is an Oval Office or boardroom issue as much as a kitchen-table issue.” We will need to reform institutions and ensure we support STEM and technology education.”

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Nearly 50 fatalities were reported in New York in the days after the storm; the death toll in New Jersey did not exceed 40 thanks to heroic efforts by NJ Gov. The $25-million campaign also would encourage New Jerseyans and tourists to shop local. The rest of Moody’s estimate comes from lost business activity.

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Giving and Getting

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The price tag for other, more tangible, economic development lures — like new infrastructure, development grants, workforce training programs, etc. Chris Christie, New Jersey has fully embraced tax credits as a game-changer in the decades-long David-and-Goliath battle for jobs with its big brother across the Hudson River.

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Black Gold Rush

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No state has a brighter employment picture: there are so many jobs being created in the Peace Garden State—(yep, that’s what the locals call it, and no, it’s not a more sedate version of New Jersey)—that many new hires are having a hard time finding lodging, sleeping in their cars or RVs while new housing is built.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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A retreat in the public markets in 2011 resulted in overall financing levels that are back to those seen in 2008, reflecting the continuing struggles of the Eurozone countries over the sovereign debt of some member countries. The medical field is taking advantage of Luxembourg’s IT infrastructure and its expertise in data security.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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