Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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MAY 15, 2013

Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. We attended several events hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and caught up with several new innovative tech companies. By Jenny Vickers.

Austin 73

Austin Texas Innovation Industrial 73

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

While most Passive buildings are residential (well over 3500 buildings worldwide and 300 in North America), there are a growing number of commercial and institutional projects (over 500) including office buildings, hotels, schools, and even a prison. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

Housing 120

Housing Green America New York City 120

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JANUARY 28, 2014

“We need to develop … a more flexible, a more contemporary, a more modern set of tools and approaches from Sacramento,” said Kish Rajan, director of Go-Biz, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The San Diego Enterprise Zone, which ended Dec. The San Diego Enterprise Zone, which ended Dec.

California 59

California San Diego Long Beach Zoning 59

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JULY 29, 2013

Louisiana Economic Development crafted a customized incentive package for the GE deal, including a $107-million performance grant and $500,000 per year for 10 years to fund enhanced software development curricula at NOLA’s institutions of higher education. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

San Jose 80

San Jose Metro San Francisco Memphis 80

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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MAY 18, 2016

This ribbon-cutting would not have been possible without the shared commitment of CGI and its local partners in higher education, economic development, state and local governments and the Acadiana community,” said CGI Federal President Tim Hurlebaus. million higher education initiative led by UL Lafayette. Photo: CGI).

Louisiana 54

Louisiana Employment Leases Education 54

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

In an effort to expedite the needs of investors and companies searching for property to build office space, production facilities and warehouses, Entergy Corporation developed the Louisiana Site Selection Center. For example a chemistry major would have the tools to become an innovate chemist. A BOUNTY OF INCENTIVES.

Louisiana 57

Louisiana Zoning Industrial Transportation 57

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. Project Title: General Motors Technology Innovation Center. Photo: georgia.org.).

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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MAY 6, 2014

And with close to 300 public and private universities, New York also is an education powerhouse. START-UP NY merges the public and private education system with a corporate incentive program making New York the least expensive place in the United States to do business. NY Ranked 3rd in Business Facilities “Best Education Climate”.

New York 67

New York Airports Education Zoning 67

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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. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8 The approximately $30.5

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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MAY 20, 2014

With the world’s second largest energy field, strategic location, a skilled workforce and robust university collaboration, PA is determined to reinvent business innovation and growth. and Google Pittsburgh committed to investing in the innovation and invention of the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania puts jobs first. billion, 59-story tower.

Pennsylvania 47

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Zoning Innovation 47

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JUNE 22, 2016

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. Since VA Gov.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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JUNE 5, 2014

So we’re opening this year’s annual global tour of the biotech/pharma industry with a look at Manchester’s remarkable development as one of the world’s leading centers for innovation, particularly in the realm of biohealth research. It develops innovative software that unlocks the value of healthcare data for the benefit of patients.

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 7, 2016

They’ve become proponents of a regional tech zone spanning the border; they’ve even got a name for it: the Cascadia Innovation Corridor (a name derived from the Cascade mountain range that cuts through the U.S.-Canada Canada border). Let’s call it the CIC for short. What’s not to like about that?

Seattle 54

Seattle San Francisco Innovation Conference 54

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Louis are Foreign Trade Zones, providing low-cost production and warehousing facilities for imported and export-bound products. Foreign trade zones also are located in Peoria, Lawrenceville, Rockford and the Quad Cities. percent of the workforce has gained education beyond high school.

America 45

America Illinois Airports Chicago 45

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

However, technology companies are realizing that to be truly global, they need to tap innovation at more locations and in new high-growth markets. To make downtown Pittsburgh more attractive to technology-driven, innovative companies, the local real estate community has developed Larimer’s Bakery Square and the proposed Bakery Square 2.0,

Kansas City 62

Kansas City Cleveland Austin Albuquerque 62

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

In addition, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development has a long history of offering tax incentives for biotech companies such as Edwards Life-sciences and Merit Medical. Key Incentives: Enterprise Zones, Rural Fast Track Program, ED Tax Increment Financing, Motion Picture Incentives, Private Activity Bond.

Utah 40

Utah Fabrication Defense Industrial 40

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JULY 23, 2013

In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. COLLABORATION, INNOVATION IN WINSTON-SALEM. The city’s location, along with a robust infrastructure tends to help.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Stephanie Copeland, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, announced the latest initiatives. OEDIT is committed to building rural economies through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives,” Copeland said. “We We had great success with the first round of Blueprint 2.0,

Colorado 43

Colorado Airports Site Resource 43

Business Facilities

JULY 28, 2014

Space will be made for the new plant by tearing down older offices on the north side of the existing aircraft assembly building. “We It enjoys strong support from and close cooperation among government, industry, labor, education and community leaders. The industrial park is zoned for heavy industry. Jay Inslee said. “If

Washington 45

Washington Industrial Long Beach Zoning 45

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MAY 1, 2013

The region’s educated workforce, proximity to marketplace and access to water help make it a good place to do business with highways I-84, I-87, NY-17 and I-86; Stewart International Airport; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Amtrak, CSX and Norfolk Southern rail service; and bus and port service providing transportation options.

New York 49

New York Airports New York City Industrial 49

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Cape Coral’s an open slate for key sectors that are planning to expand or relocate, particularly corporate headquarters, light manufacturing and wholesale distribution, and professional/ back office support operations.

Florida 46

Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Many know Michigan as a global center of the auto industry and some know its leading positions in office furniture manufacturing, venture capital growth, food processing and other industries. And very few places on the earth can match Michigan’s potent mix of R&D, high tech talent and demonstrated and continuous innovation.

Industrial 60

Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

That new hangar includes 26,000-square feet of hangar area and 7,800-square feet of office space. The new facility will include 15,000-square feet of hangar space and 3,000-square feet of office complex on the north side of Tower Road. Foreign-trade zones help U.S. Atlantic Aviation. TUPELO/LEE FTZ: 15M SQ.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Chicago Oakland 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

Yet only a small segment of the city is zoned for high-rise buildings, and a massive 75% of buildable land in Toronto is zoned for low-rise development only. The shortage of zoned land has led to a dramatic increase in land value downtown. Investment. Dive Deeper Into Toronto’s Construction Boom.

New York City 98

New York City Autodesk Construction Zoning 98

Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

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. This commitment is shown via a broad range of incentives available to industry.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

Since the site selection industry does not have a universally agreed upon set of criteria for a first-rate site, Tennessee entrusted two consulting firms and its economic development officers to create a menu of rigorous benchmarks which sites must meet in order to qualify as “certified.”. As a state, Tennessee is a solid partner.”.

Tennessee 40

Tennessee Certification Site Memphis 40

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MARCH 9, 2016

This program is a matching grant program to assist eligible institutions of higher education in recruiting distinguished researchers. The GURI grant program is operated within the Office of the Governor (“OOG”) in the Economic Development and Tourism Division. .

Texas 40

Texas Finance Electrical Products 40

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Highly skilled and educated workforce. Our state’s leadership is innovative and forward thinking, continuing to approve new programs to help promote our state for existing as well as targeted new industries. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis.

Kansas 49

Kansas Wichita Income Infrastructure 49

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Austin Chamber of Commerce, Travis County and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism were key players in bringing the project to fruition. The Technical Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College (HCC) has 4,000 square feet of wet lab space with 5 startup research and production firm lessees.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Internet company received a $2-million incentive package (tied to job-creation commitments) for its relocation to the 100,000-square-foot office. The Partnership works through a regional marketing consortium that includes regional communities, utilities and higher education institutions including the University of Nebraska.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Great Lakes U.S.

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Other members of the class started at the bottom as a laborer, bought the business from their boss and then flourished, one by repositioning his company to build high-performance homes and the other by expanding and opening a second office and hiring more staff. . Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

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MARCH 22, 2016

Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. Assessments are given at no charge through the local Work One office.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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JANUARY 27, 2014

General Motors’ decision to put its new $26-million Innovation Center in Roswell, GA earned our Bronze Award. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S.

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

It is known for its harvesting equipment, particularly its innovative corn harvesting “headers”, the attachments at the front of a combine. said Geoff Schomacker, director of project development for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49