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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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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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Millionaire Sitt Invests $1 Million To Improve NYC Airport Infrastructure; Launches Global Gateway Alliance

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Other Global Gateway Alliance board members include: Stuart Appelbaum, President, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. Dan Glickman, Former Congressman and U.S. Agriculture Secretary; Current Executive Director, Aspen Institute Congressional Program.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing. Names Innovation Hubs.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Last month, some regional economic development organizations stepped forward with an interesting idea to address the chronic shortage of workers in North Dakota, which is not limited to the oil industry but cuts across all sectors, including healthcare, construction and retail. Herbert told us. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Plains U.S.

Louisiana 111
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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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With two locations in Denver (Union Station and in the Lower Highlands), WeWork has the capacity for up to 2,000 workers. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare. There are even rooms with Xbox consoles when a fun break is needed.

Metro 108
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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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A key ingredient to Texas’ success is a comprehensive job creation strategy focused on six key industry clusters: Advanced Technology and Manufacturing; Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense; Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Information and Computer Technology; Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products; and Energy.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Family Trust Federal Credit Union was one of the first businesses to open their new headquarters at Knowledge Park. It also is home to the brand new University Center development, a 23-acre mix of commercial office and retail space, breweries, restaurants, student and active adult housing, hotels and an indoor athletic complex.