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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

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I think the construction industry is on the verge of gaining traction” to meet its workforce needs, says Scott Thorson, COO of Oakwood Homes , headquartered in Denver, whose training-to-placement academy offers one such blueprint (see “Workforce Development Programs,” page 40). It can’t be solved with everyone playing in their own sandbox.”.

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4 distribution center projects that changed The Korte Company forever

The Korte Company

That’s the Walgreens, the country’s second-largest health and wellness retail brand. Prior to working for The Korte Company, he was an architect at RNL, at the time the largest architectural firm in Denver. And while that relationship has since ended, the lessons learned from the foundation of one that today is in its early stages.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS. Austin, TX, Denver, CO and New York City topped our metro leaderboard for Startup Ecosystems. Metro Denver describes itself as “a crucible for innovation and entrepreneurism.” Average earnings per job in West Michigan’s IT industry are $85,692.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

“We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. Amazon.com, Inc.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Horton, Denver. Andrew Owen , 31, Project Manager, Thrive Home Builders, Denver. Jared Phifer , 39, President, Revolve Design-Build, Denver. Jared Phifer , 39, President, Revolve Design-Build, Denver. Maureen Luyun , 33, Regional Marketing Manager, D.R. Carla Ramalho , 31, Product Manager, WernerCo., Itasca, Ill.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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According to the National Chamber Foundation, Florida ranks in the top eight in four of the six workforce and training measures. More than 300 jobs are being created at the 100,000 square-foot facility, where employees will manufacture self-service point of sale terminals for retail and hospitality applications.