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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Since taking office in January 2012, Gov. Phil Bryant’s goal has been to build a stronger, more competitive Mississippi. Energy production is one of the largest economic engines in Mississippi, providing 28,000 jobs. Mississippi Gov. I’d like to thank Mississippi as well for a very warm welcome.”. “I By Ed Feldman.

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Insitu To Open Commercial UAS Facility At MSU

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They’re having a major impact on everything from homeland security, maritime search and rescue, and precision agriculture to environmental monitoring, which has inspired Insitu to open a new facility focused on the commercial UAS industry at Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, MS. The 23-person office is located at the Ralph E.

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July/August 2013 Issue (Volume 46, Number 4)

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Business Report: Virginia – Tech Park Grows In Richmond | Diagnostic leader HDL will occupy nearly five football fields of space in its expanded research and office complex in the heart of downtown Richmond. Our 9th annual report card on the state , metro and international pecking order is our most comprehensive to date.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Photo: Joe Andrucyk, Executive Office of the Governor). 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. Photo: Harford County Office of Economic Development). Larry Hogan, with Lt. We’re REDI to help!

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana. In May, Gov.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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This challenge will require a significant number of adults to enroll in educational programs, but it is a goal that has the full support of Iowa’s business community, educational system and governor’s office. In addition, it is also focused on helping companies that conduct business with the department of defense diversify their business.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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