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New Jersey: Pioneering The Future Of Food In The Garden State

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. “With 14 of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world and more than 400 biotech companies, new Jersey is the ideal place for pioneering new ideas through collaboration with companiees with scientific know-how.” ” —Michele Brown, President and CEO, Choose New Jersey, Inc.

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GIS should guide zoning decisions in states hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, says expert

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As New York, New Jersey and other states hit hard during Superstorm Sandy begin their long road to recovery, the decisions they make on how to rebuild are crucial to determining how well they will weather the next big storm. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Nearly 50 fatalities were reported in New York in the days after the storm; the death toll in New Jersey did not exceed 40 thanks to heroic efforts by NJ Gov. The $25-million campaign also would encourage New Jerseyans and tourists to shop local. President Obama joins Gov. Kim Guadagno.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The Alliance supports the GrowFlorida program designed to provide both technical assistance and access to capital to second-tier, high-growth companies in the area; it also provided assistance to Broward College to establish a new business incubator to promote small business.

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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Conduct a cost/benefit analysis of the defined land use typologies to identify less vulnerable zones for long-term planning and public spending. Over time, this will lead to new policies, investment strategies and outcomes that shift investment from high-risk areas to less vulnerable ones.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Army Corps of Engineers Artificial Island disposal site in New Jersey. The Bayonne Bridge, a historic civil engineering landmark designed by Othmar H. Photo: NJ.com.). Ammann, is the fourth longest steel arch bridge in the world.

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The Oculus

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Now, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has built a $4-billion train station for the World Trade Center. The pharaohs built the Pyramids, the emperor of China built the Great Wall and Babe Ruth didn’t build Yankee Stadium, but he sure made it worth the price of a ticket.