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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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Instead of trying to replicate Vegas’ famous Strip, Reno is opting for Startup Row, a string of e-Commerce ventures that is drawing from an overflow of techies flocking to the city’s biggest recent prize—Apple’s new data center. high-tech hubs. Are other Rust Belt parts suppliers considering relocating to or expanding in Tennessee?

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My Kingdom for a Horse

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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: 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. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus. The Pure Michigan campaign featuring Ann Arbor as a destination for business growth recently launched.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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With approximately four out of five manufacturers having less than 250 employees, West Michigan manufacturers are lean, innovative and offer a wide variety of capabilities. Manufacturing currently accounts for 15 percent of all jobs in the region and remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy.

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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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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

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Led document management and retention projects which resulted in selection, implementation and ongoing support of Documentum as the corporate repository for and distribution of engineering reports and drawings. a 75 year old Sheet Metal/HVAC Contractor in Holly Michigan. Russ Manning , Department of Defense Health Systems.

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