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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Val Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

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Our low utility costs, broadband infrastructure and cool climate are extremely attractive to innovative data center projects. Is the center drawing other cybersecurity projects to Utah? Oakland, Portland and Seattle. Our workforce development efforts are ever-focused on aligning education with industry needs.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Van Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

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Our low utility costs, broadband infrastructure and cool climate are extremely attractive to innovative data center projects. Is the center drawing other cybersecurity projects to Utah? Oakland, Portland and Seattle. Our workforce development efforts are ever-focused on aligning education with industry needs.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, has natural deep water access, on-dock rail with direct access to the BNSF main line and is an integral part of the aerospace logistics chain. 30 minutes to downtown Seattle. In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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One of the most compelling reasons for Northrup Grumman’s decision to invest in Florida was the availability of aviation workforce and the large “badgeable” talent pool with which to draw from. of Sterling Heights, one of 11 PMBC companies that ventured to Seattle to meet with the aerospace giant in August 2013. Photo: seattle.gov.).

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How to Start a Career in Construction

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To meet our world’s housing needs and to future-proof our cities and infrastructure, more construction is needed in the future. While a construction professional might make a decent salary in a city like Seattle, it could vary significantly for a similar role in a city on the east coast. No More Job Hopping: Career Stability.