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March / April 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 2)

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The Aerospace Industry – Gaining Altitude | While the performance of the aerospace and defense industry has been less than stratospheric in recent years, it looks as if job creation in this key sector is ready to soar to old heights. Business Report – Nebraska: Expanding Horizons | The State’s Economic Development Dept.

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My Kingdom for a Horse

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Well, it looks like all bets are off—and we may have to go back to the drawing board to re-configure our aero manufacturing standings so they reflect the impact of an unexpected crisis at Boeing. Until a few days ago, it also looked like a good bet that the dust had finally settled after recent seismic shifts in the U.S.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. The California comeback is reflected in our 2013 rankings, including a trifecta of first-place finishes in Data Center Leaders, Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders and Biotechnology Strength (Employment Leaders). Here’s a sampling: no. 2 in Data Center Leaders, no. Alabama, no.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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4 (Indiana and Kentucky) were revving their engines and gaining on the frontrunners at the finish line. Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. Herbert told us.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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The infrastructure and multidisciplinary nature of the new Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building and at the related facility at Utah State University will likely help draw bigger research grants to Utah. “To NBAF Bio-Defense Lab Moves Forward In Manhattan, KS. Rendering of the National Bio- and Agro- Defense Facility in Kansas.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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In addition to the manufacturing industry and California’s small business employers, the Panel also prioritizes nanotechnology, biotechnology and life sciences, goods movement and transportation logistics, aerospace and defense, advanced IT services, multimedia/entertainment, healthcare, construction, agriculture and renewables.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Access to an educated, skilled and motivated workforce is one of Greater Omaha’s key assets because it draws business to the area and spurs economic growth. defense contracts. After a very extensive search in both Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, Medpace, Inc., Cincinnati was followed closely by Atlanta at 96.2,

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