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Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team. VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The project will create 800 new direct jobs, and LED estimates the project will result in an additional 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 1,300 new permanent jobs in the Capital Region of Louisiana. To fast-track growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium. King Alexander.

Louisiana 67

Louisiana Software Software Office 67

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APRIL 9, 2013

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge is the result of an innovative, public-private partnership that will include expanded higher-education programs related to computer science as well as a major new riverfront development that will accelerate the revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge. degrees in computer science awarded annually.

Louisiana 87

Louisiana Office Software Software 87

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

So, in several of our more statistics-oriented categories, this year we have given extra credit for positive industry-specific employment numbers. We’ve broken the overall biotech ranking into several categories in this year’s report, including Biotechnology Strength/Employment.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

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APRIL 16, 2018

As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education. Read: Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Education Security Utah Maryland 74

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. To fast-track program growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. employment growth. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. This is the second year in a row we are number one in that category”, says Paul Aucoin, Executive Director of the Port of South Louisiana.

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Risk Airports Nashville Zoning 40

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Deal said the Innovation Center is “is exactly the kind of employer we want in the state.” Projects: IBM Tech Center (Louisiana Economic Development), Pinewood Atlanta Studios (Fayette County Development Auth.), General Motors’ project in Georgia will generate an estimated direct economic impact of $1.6 Honorable Mentions.

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. The expanded lobby will welcome travelers and comfortably accommodate airline ticketing, baggage check-in and federal security screening. Ruston is centrally located in northern Louisiana. The next phases of BNA Vision include an entirely revamped terminal.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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APRIL 13, 2016

The Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) established two funding programs. At the beginning of 2015, 566 companies employed more than 27,000 workers, with an average employment growth of more than five percent per year. The Health Research Programme was funded with $6.17 billion until 2014. billion until 2017.

Innovation 40

Innovation Louisiana Organization Employment 40

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION.

Tennessee 57

Tennessee Memphis Education Nashville 57

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In the largest jobs-related economic development deal in Louisiana’s history, DXC Technology has announced it will establish a 2,000-job Digital Transformation Center in the heart of New Orleans. The project will create more permanent direct jobs at one site than any prior economic development deal in Louisiana.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Education Employment Site 40

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MARCH 12, 2014

A well-educated, highly skilled workforce has become the most important ingredient to strengthen economies and ensure a high quality of life. A primary focus for those in workforce development is to bridge the gap between employers and potential employees, addressing the issues of skills training and talent building. By Jenny Vickers.

Alabama 55

Alabama Louisiana Georgia Pennsylvania 55

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MARCH 28, 2014

According to the program website, START-UP NY is geared to give businesses access to resources of world-class higher education institutions, including industry experts and advanced research laboratories. The geographic boundaries have been extended, and capital investment and employment eligibility requirements have been reduced.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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MAY 5, 2016

A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 aerospace and defense sector continues to be one of the top employers in the U.S. Acadiana is home to PHI, Inc.,

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

AIDT offers comprehensive pre-employment selection and training, post/on-the-job training, maintenance assessments, industrial safety assessments and training, leadership development, and process improvement assessments—all specific to a company’s needs. In addition, the programs reimburse employers for a portion of their training costs.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Louisiana Alabama Georgia 40

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. Port Everglades, the 12 th largest cargo port in the U.S. The area also has the second-highest concentration in the U.S. million paint shop.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Louisiana’s thriving capital landed this jewel with an unprecedented partnership which marshaled the resources of Louisiana Economic Development, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana State University and the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Key factors in this evaluation include creative use of incentives, regional cooperation, partnerships with higher education resources, potential for growth and execution of overall economic development strategy. In this photo, Louisiana Gov. Entered By: LED, Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Port of Lake Charles.

Deals 85

Deals Georgia Austin Louisiana 85

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APRIL 15, 2014

Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. Together, they employ thousands. Samsung Electronics Co., Airbus is the largest customer of the U.S.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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MARCH 21, 2014

FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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APRIL 12, 2016

focused on mobile, security and business operations software). Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.]. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. The power industry is in transition.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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APRIL 8, 2014

national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Natural gas also is lifting the state economy in Louisiana. 3 natural gas producer (including offshore production), Louisiana is uniquely poised to create significant next-generation energy growth. Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, a primary U.S.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56