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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. employment growth. military forces. It has been a critical tool in helping U.S.

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

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Louisiana will provide $14 million in funding over 10 years for expanded higher-education programs designed primarily to increase the number of annual computer science graduates. During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Morris Lessmore.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The retail sector in the United States includes well over three million retail establishments and according to a report conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, it is the largest private-sector employer in the U.S., Investment Zones & Distinct Communities. supporting one out of every four jobs. Cape Coral ranks No. Bankrate, 2015).

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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For

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You could work for firms that help find solutions against waterborne diseases , or you might be helping to design the latest renewable energy sources, like solar panels, in order to help save the planet. ” The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.1 % employment growth for environmental engineers between 2018 and 2028.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Harford Community College also offers programs in drone technology, food sciences, and an Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Program, which is a designated Center of Academic Excellence by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Opportunities for your business. With one-third of the U.S.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. Positive absorption remains in all industrial submarkets in DuPage County, showing continued strength and growth in the county in leasing, user sales and construction completions.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. Obtaining the Shovel Ready designation better positions the city of Becker [a St. One of the header designs is 45 feet wide.

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