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Regional Cities Initiative Project Launched In South Bend

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North Central Indiana recently broke ground on the Studebaker Factory Buildings redevelopment in South Bend, one of the region’s marquee projects outlined in its “Innovate Indiana” plan submitted for state funding through the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Mike Pence and Lt. The four-phase, $165.7

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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o Help Accessing Resources: Where necessary to achieve their goals, Promise Zones will get priority and be able to access federal investments that further the goals of job creation, additional private investment, increased economic activity, improved educational opportunity, and reduction in violent crime.

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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. I-69 KEEPS ROLLING ALONG IN SOUTHERN INDIANA. 50 percent of all U.S.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. We have two winners for this year’s award for Achievement in Site Certification: Indiana Economic Development Corp. for the Indiana Shovel Ready Program and the Tennessee Valley Authority for TVA’s Data Center Site Certification Program.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. A business and political community that does not support labor union activity. Acceptance of foreign firms and local support for cultural and educational activities.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Not surprisingly, the traditional Northern auto centers (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana) continue to rule the roost as supply chain Jobs Leaders. Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. TN is Race to the Top Leader.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation. The federal government and the European Union provide additional double-figure million Euro funding. One recent investment was made by the biopharmaceutical company Union Chimique Belge (UCB).

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