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Higher Education/Research Award of Merit - University of Arizona Environment and Natural Resources Phase II

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The five-story University of Arizona Environment and Natural Resources Phase II, in Tucson, houses five different departments and a classroom.

Arizona 28
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A Natural Building Journey

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Mother Earth News published a nice article written by Joe Silins about his journey as a natural builder and building his small straw bale guest house. “Building my own straw bale guest house was the culmination of one journey and the beginning of another. Photos by Joe Silins.

Tucson 52
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The Art of Earth Architecture

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Studio Rick Joy’s Tucson Mountain House was constructed from rammed earth an is a mix of modern minimalism and vernacular construction. This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press.

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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The region is now a major hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and research, attracting big firms, their vendors and suppliers, smaller start-ups, new education and research facilities. billion, first-of-its-kind collaboration housed at the CNSE’s Albany NanoTech complex. In September 2011, Gov.

Austin 98
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Partnership completed 100 annual surveys of key businesses in the region; it is spearheading key workforce issues including the development of a career academy which will be a partnership between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College to provide career-based educated for juniors and seniors in the LPS District.

El Paso 106
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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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A well-educated, highly skilled workforce has become the most important ingredient to strengthen economies and ensure a high quality of life. The facility houses three dozen industrial robots and features an automated welding lab and an automated manufacturing line that operates to the strains of “Sweet Home Alabama.”.

Alabama 55
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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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This is all to say that Utah’s business environment is predictable—a trait cherished by business leaders. It houses established, world-renowned companies, but also the innovative startups that keep an economy vibrant and attract top investors. This spirit is made possible by a strong business environment.

Utah 40