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BUSINESS REPORT: Carolinas Put Out A Welcome Mat for Business from Far East

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Bev Perdue of North Carolina and Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina both had the same target in mind when they headed trade missions to Japan recently: bringing back the bacon for their states. I’m here for one reason: to try to boost North Carolina’s thriving business sector and grow more jobs in our state,” said Gov.

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Becoming an authority: Credentials help, of course, but there is more to the story

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Steven A Baker, Wilmington District Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers at a military-construction event in North Carolina. The Carpenters Union in Ontario has taken measures to increase the authority recognition of its members, including its lobbying for the Ontario College of Trades and compulsory certification for the trade.

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

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Whether you’re building a condo in New York City or installing a fence around a suburban house in North Carolina, you’re working in the residential market. On the other hand, let’s say you’re a general contractor that works well with unions. Government/Institutional.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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o Investing in What Works: In order to be designated as a Promise Zone, these five communities have already demonstrated that they are pursuing strategies that have data proving their effectiveness. Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. to launch the North American Digital Capability Center, offering hands-on experience in next-gen technology. The jobs will be in engineering, user-interface design and other high-paying careers in building software and making apps.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Regional Utilities Are Busy Powering Growth In The Carolinas

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Major utilities are stepping up to facilitate growth in the Carolinas. Duke Energy Progress and Santee Cooper, two regional power giants, both have active site-readiness programs designed to bring new job-creating projects to fruition quickly. The Brunswick County site was one of 10 North Carolina sites chosen by the utility.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Semiconductor companies in Austin include chip designers Intel, IBM, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and chip manufacturers Freescale Semiconductor, Samsung and Spansion. Services offered to these developing companies include work space and access to experienced mentors, programming and design. Together, they employ thousands.

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