Higher Education Partnerships: Closing The Gap
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JUNE 13, 2022
Partnerships with higher education organizations are making a clear impact on businesses today, especially regarding workforce training.
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JUNE 13, 2022
Partnerships with higher education organizations are making a clear impact on businesses today, especially regarding workforce training.
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MAY 20, 2019
A tech-ready workforce and leading-edge education are shaping Sierra Vista, AZ. Read: Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge at BusinessFacilities.com.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The post Arizona Wants You To Visit appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. A new $101-million program is designed to spur recovery of the state’s tourism industry using American Rescue plan funds.
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AUGUST 26, 2021
The company, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Siltron, considered sites in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas but ultimately chose Michigan due to its talent and proximity to automakers. Gen3 Defense and Aerospace is investing $8.7 Michigan was chosen for the project over a competing site in Florida.
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As many as 100 people lived in Cliff Palace, which may have also been a social and administrative site with significant ceremonial importance. A defensive fort that can be traced to 1672, Castillo De San Marcos was built under the direction of Florida’s Spanish governor to protect the city of St. It was built for the Rev.
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Whether you’re looking for lower taxes, higher education, first-rate incubators, generous incentives or a healthy work-life balance—Amarillo, TX has it all. Read: 10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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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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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“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.”. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements.
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Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth. By the BF Staff.
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AUGUST 23, 2017
With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Is Michigan working with businesses and higher-education resources to produce graduates with the skills to fill STEM-oriented jobs? Snyder’s support of the MSF board’s decision to invest $50 million to educate skill trades professionals. For every $1 invested in venture capital in the state, $149 is invested in research. BF: The U.S.
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percent unemployment rate, the second-fastest growing economy in the nation, a highly diverse mix of thriving industry sectors and a well-educated, rapidly expanding population (43 percent of adults have post-secondary level degrees) that enjoys arguably the best quality of life in U.S. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Herbert told us.
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MAY 19, 2014
Available sites in Arkansas range in size from 10 acres to 10,200 acres across the state that could match the needs of a new or expanding business. Advance Arkansas Sites are premium large-acreage sites. In addition, Arkansas has 40 available sites that are rail served and more than 175 sites with interstate access.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Rounding out Utah’s life sciences story is continued investment in research and development and educating the workforce of tomorrow. USTAR operates outreach teams across the state to help entrepreneurs and existing companies commercialize new technology and access the resources available at higher education institutions. CAPTIONS: p.
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MARCH 25, 2014
With a productive workforce, AAA bond rating, low tax structure, stable regulatory environment and other business-friendly qualities, it’s little wonder why the state is so often rated by magazines like Forbes as one of the “Best States for Business and Careers.”. In July 2013, Utah celebrated the midpoint of Gov.
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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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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. Read Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. A 50-YEAR PLAN FOR FRESH WATER.
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JUNE 6, 2014
President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense.
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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.
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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.”. The state is providing $120 million in incentives for upfront expansion costs such as utilities and site preparation.
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MARCH 28, 2014
An excellent education network of primary and secondary schools appeals to employers and employees alike. Our team has the ability to provide current market and demographic packages to support site selection and an array of incentives to ensure that Stafford will be a locality considered by a wide range of business sectors.”.
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DECEMBER 30, 2015
Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. “The Crimson Tide has rolled in a bevy of big-ticket projects that have provided a solid foundation for future growth,” BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers said, announcing the magazine’s top annual award.
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JULY 28, 2014
It enjoys strong support from and close cooperation among government, industry, labor, education and community leaders. The Port of Everett contributed directly to the collective success of statewide efforts to secure the 777X including through site design, expedited permitting, and preparation for facilities construction.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
The city owns this land and is seeking a public-private partnership for this site, nestled in a natural setting with characteristic Cape Coral water views. Chief Executive magazine’s 2014 survey of CEOs ranked Florida #2 on its listing of “Best/Worst States for Business.”
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NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Here’s why Harford County, MD should be home to your business: Lakeside Business Park, in Edgewood, MD, features a variety of defense, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. Through our help with site selection, fast-track permitting and streamlined processes for eligible projects, your business will be off to a strong start.
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DECEMBER 3, 2013
When a single Texas site is competing against viable out-of-state options, the TEF provides a financial incentive to bring home projects that offer significant job creation and capital investment. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Refunds can range from $25,000 to $3.75
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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. The approximately $30.5
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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. Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25 Due to Kansas State’s strengths in this area, the U.S.
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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. The primary goal is to ensure we are on the radar for all major site selection consultants and companies seeking to relocate or expand facilities.
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AUGUST 29, 2013
Sustainable materials will be used in the National Support Center facilities, and the project is designed to incorporate energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and on-site renewable energy sources. The new SSA Data Center, situated atop a pastoral landscape, will blend seamlessly into the surrounding site.
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AUGUST 5, 2013
According to site selection experts, logistics clusters are defined as an agglomeration of logistics activities in one geographic location. The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. By Business Facilities Staff. From the May/June 2013 issue . Clair County.
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APRIL 28, 2016
And while baby boomer retirement and economic expansion are two major reasons, it is perpetuated by the lack of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field graduates and the lack of preparation the education system offers students to verse them in mathematical and scientific concepts. Valeo Engine Cooling, Inc.
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APRIL 12, 2016
The plant is expected to provide roughly 1,500 jobs on-site and support 1,500 more among area suppliers. defense department, with an additional $500 million in state and private investment. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. Andrew Cuomo. ACHIEVEMENT IN WORKFORCE TRAINING.
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MAY 15, 2013
Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.
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JUNE 16, 2016
He purchased a super-efficient Sig Sauer military-grade automatic assault rifle (with a folding stock to make it easier to conceal), a high-caliber handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammo in high-capacity magazine clips. Read Homeland Insecurity on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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. Baxter announced its decision in April and by August 1 ground was already broken on a 1-million- plus-square-foot facility,” he said.
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OCTOBER 11, 2017
The mHUB community consists of entrepreneurs, manufacturers, investors, mentors, engineers and designers, as well as education and industry partners.”. ADAPT is just one example of Colorado’s innovative mindset in manufacturing leveraging higher education, small businesses, large corporations and economic development,” said Bailey.
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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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APRIL 22, 2013
Höchst hosts 90 on-site companies, among them sanofi-aventis, Bayer CropScience, Clariant and Celanese. Researchers, manufacturers, customers and service providers come together at the site and cooperate in terms of raw materials and infrastructure. million Euro expansion project increases the size of the production site by 65 percent.
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Please contact the Port of Stockton for more details: (209) 946-0246, or visit the Web site. The ability to move goods in and out of the county quickly has made it one of the nation’s most popular sites for logistics operations. This could translate into a 20 percent savings in ocean freight to the cargo owners.
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