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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.

Industrial 60

Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

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APRIL 25, 2017

The 2017 outlook finds global aerospace and defense industry revenues expected to surge to two percent growth, driven by higher defense spending. Read Aerospace Growth Gets Turbocharged on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Defense 74

Defense Site Industrial New Hampshire 74

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The local economic outlook for Wheeling, IL appears increasingly positive over the past few quarters as reports of operations and employment expansion by existing Wheeling manufacturers continues to stream in. These are promising signs for prospective business residents, especially in the industrial sector. of industrial space.

Illinois 51

Illinois Airports Industrial Chicago 51

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JULY 22, 2013

According to BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers, several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in the magazine’s 2013 state rankings. If the magazine were to extend this recitation to include top 10 finishes by Texas, it may run out of space.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Louisiana Washington Texas 111

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MARCH 4, 2014

The expansion, a response to an increased demand for Lockheed Martin’s cruise missiles, is expected to increase employment by approximately 10 percent over the next few years. In 2012, it received IndustryWeek magazine’s “Best Plant” award and the Alabama Performance Excellence Award.

Alabama 40

Alabama Defense Employment News 40

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JULY 24, 2019

“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.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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JUNE 21, 2021

economy up to $1 trillion unless the industry takes proactive steps. A lack of ready or willing manufacturing job candidates could cost the U.S. Read: Manufacturing: The Jobs Multiplier at BusinessFacilities.com.

Industrial 104

Industrial New Jersey New York Connecticut 104

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

BF: The Michigan Film & Digital Media Office has introduced the Creative Chambers Initiative, a pilot program to retain and attract new talent for creative industries in five MI communities. has a shortage of skilled workers for high-tech industries. 1 nationally in concentration of electric, mechanical, and industrial engineers.

Michigan 41

Michigan Defense Education Detroit 41

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MAY 26, 2014

Whenever we hear about a major employer expanding or relocating to Texas, it affirms what we’ve been telling people all these years,” Gov. Creating two separate energy companies will result in more focused businesses that will be competitive industry leaders,” Occidental President and CEO Stephen Chazen said in the announcement.

Houston 102

Houston Austin Texas Office 102

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Washington always has been at the forefront of a new frontier in America, in industry as well as geography. One option is cost-sharing arrangements with industry organizations, similar to the way the Office of Aerospace is funded in cooperation between the state and the Washington Aerospace Partnership,” Inslee noted.

Washington 43

Washington South Carolina Defense Electrical 43

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MAY 19, 2014

Arkansas has more than 275 available industrial buildings, which range from 10,000 to 2.1 Nearly 200 of these available industrial buildings have interstate access. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. Among these are two of the nation’s largest trucking companies: J.B.

Arkansas 47

Arkansas St. Louis Transportation Metro 47

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Hogan’s 2017 Environmental Package includes initiatives to grow jobs in green industries, promote the use of electric vehicles, invest in renewable energy innovations and promote clean water commerce. million square feet of occupied industrial and commercial space, more than 1,900 jobs and nearly $320 million in capital investment.

Maryland 45

Maryland Innovation Green Baltimore 45

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

Through Bryant’s leadership, the state’s economic development strategy has yielded significant returns in both new global business investment and existing industry expansions. Future phases estimate total employment to reach 2,000 jobs, and corporate investment to exceed $1 billion. Mississippi Gov. YTC’s parent company in Japan.

Mississippi 59

Mississippi Columbus Zoning Infrastructure 59

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

A recent Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership study reported that Utah’s life sciences industry grew by 25.8 At the national level, growth in life sciences employment was 8.4 In addition, each of the major subsectors of the life sciences industry is growing faster in Utah. Targeted Industries: Data Centers, Adv.

Utah 40

Utah Fabrication Defense Industrial 40

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Valmiera Glass To Invest $90M In Georgia originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. It further affirms that our thriving automotive and aerospace industries are gaining attention in the international marketplace. Valmiera Glass To Invest $90M In Georgia originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

Georgia 40

Georgia Industrial Products Electrical 40

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AUGUST 19, 2013

The state provided a competitive incentive package to secure the company’s investment in Lake Charles, including the services of LED FastStart ® – recently ranked the best workforce development program in the nation for the fourth year in a row by Business Facilities magazine – as well as a performance-based grant of $2.0 We welcome AAR Corp.

Louisiana 63

Louisiana Airports Equipment Defense 63

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

seaports continues to outperform the broader industrial market. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Competition for market share of inbound shipping remains fierce among U.S. exports, they see a bright long-term future. PROJECT OVERVIEW. $30

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Chicago Oakland 40

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

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. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S. By the BF Staff.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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JUNE 29, 2016

Fallin launched the Oklahoma Works initiative to meet the needs of businesses across the state by aligning education/workforce needs in nine Key Economic Regions for the industries in those regions. Availability of water is very important to manufacturing, the energy sector, the military and the hospitality industry,” Fallin said.

Oklahoma 72

Oklahoma Resource Rhode Island Plans 72

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AUGUST 27, 2014

auto industry. Several area private employers have sponsored WorkIT Nashville, including Asurion, Bank of New York Mellon, Caterpillar Financial, Emdeon, HCA, Ingram Content Group, UBS and Vanderbilt University. BH: As a state, Tennessee has a lot to offer to a variety of industries, and that is evident with automotive manufacturers.

Tennessee 46

Tennessee Nashville Memphis Nevada 46

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. Chief Executive magazine’s 2014 survey of CEOs ranked Florida #2 on its listing of “Best/Worst States for Business.” GREATER OSCEOLA: BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE.

Florida 46

Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

“We’ve created an economic environment that keeps taxes low, has smart regulations, doesn’t allow for over-litigation and promotes a world-class workforce This combination lets families and employers keep more of what they earn and provides certainty for businesses to grow.”. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no.

Texas 49

Texas Regulation Industrial US 49

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AUGUST 5, 2013

This public-private partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, IBM and LSU is a powerful example of the triangulation between industry, government and academia that elevates the state’s role as a national leader in economic development,” said Koubek. But Huntsville, our no. manufacturing sector. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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AUGUST 5, 2013

In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, installed solar power capacity in the U.S. Here’s a sampling: no.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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APRIL 7, 2014

This Contributed Column is brought to you by RealStreet 2015 , a new event sponsored by Today’s Facility Manager and Business Facilities magazines. While defensive play is always necessary, firms have adopted an aggressive offense so they can score new customers as well as retain current customers. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

Profitability 53

Profitability Plans Employment Defense 53

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MARCH 27, 2014

According to a 2013 report in Canada’s Wine Economy—Ripe, Robust, Remarkable: The wine industry generated $662 million in retail sales in Ontario in 2012. More than 14,000 jobs are created in Ontario as a result of the Grape and Wine Industry. The wine industry generated $602 million in tax revenues and mark-ups in 2012.

Plans 45

Plans Procurement Electrical San Jose 45

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Targeted Industries: IT, Hospitality & Rec., Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. GDP (All Industry 2011): $301.1 The company plans to increase its employment from 41 to nearly 100. We’ve seen a big interest from Maryland companies, especially defense companies.

Maryland 53

Maryland Baltimore Electrical Houston 53

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MARCH 28, 2014

Stafford County offers exceptional access to major markets for a wide variety of corporate and industrial users. An excellent education network of primary and secondary schools appeals to employers and employees alike. Another employment growth area in Stafford County is Boswell’s Corner. A BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

Virginia 45

Virginia Infrastructure Washington Baltimore 45

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

P redictions about the speed of technological advances usually invoke a formula known in the semiconductor industry as “Moore’s law,” first postulated in 1965 by Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. They are able to evaluate them in an industrial facility so they can then bring them back to their own facility.”.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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MARCH 2, 2013

We asked AL DOC chief Greg Canfield about the impact on the state’s growing aerospace industry. BF: The Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation received an SBA grant in 2010 to create the Huntsville Advanced Defense Technology Cluster, aimed at high-tech entrepreneurs. From the January/February 2013 issue.

Alabama 49

Alabama Mobility Electrical Defense 49

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

to bounce back to pre-Recession employment levels in 2011, while most of the rest of the country was still digging out of the deep economic trench. TEXAS TWO-STEP: BEATING THE RECESSION, BOUNCING BACK. Texas was the first state in U.S.

Texas 86

Texas Deals Fort Worth South Carolina 86

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APRIL 16, 2013

“So we created something called the Alabama Economic Development Alliance, which [executes] our strategic plan for the state—what we call Accelerate Alabama—concentrating on 11 major industries.”. “If “The Alabama Industrial Development Training [AIDT] program is one of the best workforce training programs for companies.

Alabama 63

Alabama Banking Mobility Industrial 63

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

In August, S&A Industries, announced plans to expand in New Albany, MS, investing $4 million and creating 40 jobs. S&A Industries supplies molded automotive ducting and noise vibration damping products to Toyota, GM and major Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Another industry experiencing growth in Mississippi is agribusiness.

Mississippi 44

Mississippi Louisville Environment America 44

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The state’s established aerospace industry and exceptional workforce training programs were also key factors in our decision.”. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2015 Issue. Army’s key training posts.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Innovation Education Site 40

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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. This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 However, despite the decline in employment numbers, the U.S.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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APRIL 28, 2016

While traditional manufacturing involved hard product industries that converted raw materials into finished products via manual or mechanized techniques (e.g., From East to West and in between, here are some locations that currently suit the advanced manufacturing industry and are looking to expand upon that success.

Industrial 40

Industrial Utah Indiana New Jersey 40