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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

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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Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

JN: Innovation and the entrepreneurial drive are among the distinctive features of Michigan’s heritage and an essential part of the state’s economic DNA. Is Michigan working with businesses and higher-education resources to produce graduates with the skills to fill STEM-oriented jobs? What makes MI so attractive to startups?

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Michigan Defense Education Detroit 41

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JULY 24, 2015

Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and Dassault Systemes will partner on an advanced manufacturing center on the Innovation Campus.

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Wichita Innovation Kansas Defense 40

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JULY 24, 2019

The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.

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Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Locations are bringing higher ed resources and high-tech businesses together to plant the seeds for market-ready advanced technology at incubators and innovation institutes, and to create the STEM-savvy workforce that will fill these new jobs. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Most recently, the state supported a major expansion of BioFire Diagnostics, whose innovations in molecular diagnostics are helping propel Utah into its future life sciences economy. Rounding out Utah’s life sciences story is continued investment in research and development and educating the workforce of tomorrow. UTAH FAST FACTS.

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Utah Fabrication Defense Industrial 40

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Institutions of higher education are busy working with high-tech industries in Washington to develop academic programs geared to producing skilled workers. Inslee expressed confidence that Washington will maintain its leadership position in aerospace/defense, and not just by relying on military contracts. “We

Washington 43

Washington South Carolina Defense Electrical 43

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JULY 25, 2013

is experiencing a reshoring of manufacturing, while innovation and technology are helping to bridge the gap between leading-edge research and product development. Another vital component to this revival is technological innovation. The Obama Administration has made advancing an innovative manufacturing agenda a major priority.

Virginia 71

Virginia New York Innovation Ohio 71

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JULY 23, 2013

In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. COLLABORATION, INNOVATION IN WINSTON-SALEM. The city’s location, along with a robust infrastructure tends to help.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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APRIL 8, 2016

These educational institutions help hone the skills of the workforce in south central Kansas, while also partnering closely with industry on research. The Innovation Campus at Wichita State is a new and unique partnership that combines the university’s world class aviation research with industry expertise.

Kansas 40

Kansas Wichita Kansas City America 40

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. space program.

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MAY 5, 2016

A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector. Aerospace and defense sector companies paid $7.7

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Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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JUNE 29, 2016

Projects like the GE Global Research Center and Boeing’s Global Services and Support facility are creating more demand for STEM-educated workers in Oklahoma. State and local officials also have come up with innovative solutions that permit major industries to expand without tapping into the local supply of fresh water. programs.

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Oklahoma Resource Rhode Island Plans 72

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JULY 28, 2014

It enjoys strong support from and close cooperation among government, industry, labor, education and community leaders. The County also has comprehensive educational resources to support workforce development. Washington State’s aerospace cluster features a diversified, integrated, and global supply chain.

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Washington Industrial Long Beach Zoning 45

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MARCH 2, 2013

We have a supplier support team in place and are currently mobilizing education initiatives and planning training centers to accommodate the skilled workforce demands. Without a doubt we expect additional growth as a result of the Airbus facility.

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Alabama Mobility Electrical Defense 49

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. About 65 percent of the entire U.S

Ohio 63

Ohio Airports Industrial Columbus 63

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” INVESTING IN THE FUTURE. It’s no wonder that Texas is home to more than 50 Fortune 500 companies.

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APRIL 22, 2013

PARTNERS FOR INNOVATION: HESSEN RESEARCH FACILITIES WITH CORE COMPETENCE IN INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY. The cluster CI3 works on innovative medicine that is exactly adjusted to the individual patient, who suffers, for example, from tumors or autoimmune diseases. The center of the cluster is based in Mainz.

Florida 63

Florida New Jersey Maryland Utah 63

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Cape Coral is recognized for innovation. Chief Executive magazine’s 2014 survey of CEOs ranked Florida #2 on its listing of “Best/Worst States for Business.” Education, Mako Surgical, Marriott International, Microsoft, Nipro Diagnostics and Seacor—all the requisite support services and infrastructure are in place to ensure success.

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Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

A diverse, highly educated workforce and an entrepreneurial spirit have made Israel a magnet for a wide spectrum of businesses, from startups to multi-national corporations. Read: Israel Is Innovating Its Way To Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JULY 24, 2019

With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. Austin is home to a creative and innovative ecosystem that has many different layers.

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Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

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APRIL 28, 2016

automotive, steel), advanced manufacturing involves using integrative and innovative technologies during manufacturing to help improve products or processes (e.g., All cooperatives abide by a set of values that honor accountability, integrity, innovation and concern for community.

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APRIL 12, 2016

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. The power industry is in transition.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi. This is where you see development of hybrid trucks, electric trucks and hybrid cranes.

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding funding in the first three years of the program.

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Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. The Texas A&M University System landed a major federal biosecurity contract in June.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

A vibrant manufacturing sector needs an equally vibrant workforce, educated in a multitude of fields from engineering to economics. A vibrant manufacturing sector, especially one invigorated with the latest technologies, requires focused investments along the entire technology innovation pipeline,” Kalil said.

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Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

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MARCH 21, 2014

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. advanced manufacturing. MANUFACTURING SUCCESS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE. Photo: Enterprise Florida).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

That strategy is powered by highly effective collaboration between business, government, education, and other sectors, allowing faster decision-making and innovative, practical solutions for business needs.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Our judging panel, including leading site selection consultants, evaluates the overall impact of the project and assesses the effectiveness and innovation of the location’s approach to landing the deal.

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Deals Georgia Austin Louisiana 85

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AUGUST 30, 2017

NCS Global has built a LEED Certified Silver facility for their global headquarters on Innovation Drive. The short drive results in manufacturing space at a lower cost, while still drawing from the same educated workforce. Another key draw for the company at Quonset was its innovative site-readiness program.

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Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52