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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Texas

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Texas was our top-ranked state in Best Business Climate; it also garnered the top spot in Best Transportation Infrastructure and Installed Wind Power Capacity Leaders. When you factor in traditionally low labor costs, strong infrastructure, a growing population and a stellar higher-education system, you have an unbeatable combination.”.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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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.

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Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award

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PROJECT TITLE: GOODMAN GLOBAL GROUP CONSOLIDATED CAMPUS ENTERED BY: GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP. Goodman Group’s $417-million ComfortPlex campus in Houston will be one of the largest manufacturing facilities in the U.S., We know that Houston is one of the best cities in the United States for this type of expansion program. “We

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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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). Photo: www.portofwsm.com). A multitude of factors drive St.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas’ commitment to growth through innovation is manifested in the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), a grant program designed to expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies through partnerships between the state, higher education institutions, and private industry.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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