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U.S. Commerce Department Designates South Kansas A Manufacturing Community

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Department of Commerce announced that South Kansas is among the first 12 communities that will be designated Manufacturing Communities as part of the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative. Wichita State has a strong history of partnering with advanced manufacturers in research and education of the workforce.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow. In May, Gov.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Highly skilled and educated workforce. SUNFLOWER COMMERCE PARK OPENS IN WICHITA, KS. The entire 800 acres is designed for a variety of sizes with the potential for a 100-acre lot, if needed. Bel Aire is currently designing a rail siding on the north side with a spur possible on the south side. Business-friendly policies.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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For example, this year we supplemented our traditional Best Education Climate ranking with a scorecard of the states that emerged out front in the fierce competition for federal Race to the Top education funding. And so, without further ado, here is our 8th Annual Rankings Report. Texas Rules The Roost In Best Business Climate.

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