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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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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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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Texas

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Texas was our top-ranked state in Best Business Climate; it also garnered the top spot in Best Transportation Infrastructure and Installed Wind Power Capacity Leaders. When you factor in traditionally low labor costs, strong infrastructure, a growing population and a stellar higher-education system, you have an unbeatable combination.”.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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The existing computer center was constructed in 1979 and the infrastructure systems are approaching the end of their useful lives. Education & Research, Energy & Sustainability, Aerospace & Defense. is closing its Houston, TX office and consolidating its headquarters in White Marsh, MD.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Lisa Houssiere, Principal, McKool Smith, Houston. Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Sandra Smith Thayer, Partner, Pasich LLP, Los Angeles. Albert Bates Jr.,

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STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady

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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. With no red tape. just a red carpet.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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1 rankings for Best Infrastructure, Natural Gas Production Leaders, Most FTZ Activity and Installed Wind Power Capacity Leaders. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. billion project to connect West Texas wind farms with the power grid serving Dallas and Houston. Top 10 finishes for Texas included: no. Credit: [link].

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