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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

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They need to understand that construction offers well-paying jobs and rewarding careers that are a viable alternative to a college degree and student debt. The PWB Council at the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, Iowa, created an activity book for elementary school children to give them a look at home building.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

They need to understand that construction offers well-paying jobs and rewarding careers that are a viable alternative to a college degree and student debt. The PWB Council at the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, Iowa, created an activity book for elementary school children to give them a look at home building.

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High-Water Mark

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By the time the water receded, thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed in the worst natural disaster in Iowa’s history. In the wake of the 2008 flooding, officials in Iowa’s second-largest city initiated a $600-million flood-control project to eliminate the threat from the rising river once and for all.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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One of the most important sites in the city is called “The Corridor.” The park in Esch Belval will feature 20 buildings, regrouping the new site of the University of Luxembourg, the main research centers, startup incubators and support structures. The area will encompass 47.5

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The plant is expected to provide roughly 1,500 jobs on-site and support 1,500 more among area suppliers. Another tech player based in Lincoln is Hudl, which developed software that can instantly analyze game film sent to its site by professional and amateur sports teams. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION.

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