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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight

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In response to the fast-growing commercial and defense-related demand for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Northern Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (NMUASC) in Alpena. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle; and Aaron Johnson, MEDC Defense Center.

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Measurement Matters: A Model to Improve Construction Performance

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The England head coach, Eddie Jones, introduced a simple but effective leading indicator to improve England’s defense. Reducing defects also results in lower costs and higher profits. Let’s say you decide to focus on increasing the number of inspections at certain project milestones. Step 3 – Figure out your KPIs.

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Best Practice Job Order Contracting

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general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). for acquisitions by nondefense agencies on behalf of the Department of Defense. 5117.770 Procedures.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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A prime example is the Hendricks College Network, a non-profit linking employers with Indiana’s wealth of educational and workforce development resources. Foreign-trade zones help U.S. companies overcome competitive disadvantages stemming from U.S. trade laws and procedures.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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“Commercial activities,” within the meaning of subpart D , part 102-74 of this chapter, are activities undertaken for the primary purpose of producing a profit for the benefit of an individual or organization organized for profit. Department of Homeland Security. Postal Service for the transportation of mail.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

“Commercial activities,” within the meaning of subpart D , part 102-74 of this chapter, are activities undertaken for the primary purpose of producing a profit for the benefit of an individual or organization organized for profit. Department of Homeland Security. Postal Service for the transportation of mail.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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NON-PROFIT INCENTIVES: Provides an incentive payment (payroll rebate) equal to 4 percent of the payroll of the new, full-time, permanent employees for a period of up to five years. In addition, the non-profit organization must receive 75 percent of its income from out-of-state sources. Grants are also available to qualified, early?stage

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