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Philadelphia High School Students Learn Carpentry Skills by Building Boats

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Two groups of high school juniors and seniors from the Maritime Charter Academy High School in Philadelphia; and one group from the Sequoia Alternative Program, Lenape Regional School District, in New Jersey, have participated in Workshop on the Water once a week for 2 to 3 hours at a time.

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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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New Jersey Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of New Jersey economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. New Jersey Partnership for Action: Created by Governor Chris Christie and led by Lt. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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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. President Obama joins Gov. Kim Guadagno.

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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. New Jersey New Incentives For On-The-Job Training. BioFlorida reports that tally is up 13.5

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Decrease, on a full fuel cycle basis, the overall impact and carbon footprint of alternative and renewable fuels and increase sustainability.

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