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Sallie Mae Chooses Indiana For Expansion

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Sallie Mae has cut the ribbon on its recent expansion in Indianapolis, which will create up to 278 new jobs by 2018. Last year, the company moved all customer service operations for its private education loans to the United States. We are confident that the talent pool in Indianapolis will be an asset to our growing enterprise.”.

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Two Tech Companies Growing In Central Indiana

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Two technology companies, PactSafe and WDD Software, are expanding their operations in Indianapolis, creating 160 new high-wage jobs over the next few years. PactSafe , a legal-focused technology company, plans to invest $575,000 to lease and equip a new office in Indianapolis.

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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.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. It is well known that Virginia is one of the best locations for business in the U.S.

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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link

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Panels are awesome, for example, but not if the foundation guy can’t/won’t deliver a foundation to spec. . . When they discover that all of the real work still needs to be done; all of the training, skill, and education is still necessary, they become, at best, disappointed. From Terry Bradbury, AIA, architect, Indianapolis .

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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Northeast: This Road to One Million vision aims to grow the northeast region’s population from 789,015 to 1,000,000 residents by retaining and attracting a young, more educated workforce. Indianapolis International Airport with a FedEx hub. Southwest of Indianapolis is Morgan County, home to TOA, Inc.’s s only U.S.-based

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Tennessee Races To The Top In Education; Alabama Takes Automotive Crown

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Tennessee emerged as the top-ranked state for education in Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report. Department of Education. In its Year Three RTTT assessment of the states, the Department of Education singled out Tennessee for what it called “notable progress.” They get that in the Volunteer State.

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