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CGI Federal recently celebrated the dedication of its 50,000-square-foot information technology center that serves as an anchor for the 143-acre University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Park. million higher education initiative led by UL Lafayette. Photo: CGI). A key part of the project includes a state-funded, 10-year, $4.5

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Lafayette’s educated workforce and proximity to several universities were factors, as were the innovative programs established by supportive local and state leaders focused on economic growth. LED began discussing potential location options in Louisiana with Perficient in November 2013.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The project will create 800 new direct jobs, and LED estimates the project will result in an additional 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 1,300 new permanent jobs in the Capital Region of Louisiana. To fast-track growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium. King Alexander.

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APRIL 9, 2013

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge is the result of an innovative, public-private partnership that will include expanded higher-education programs related to computer science as well as a major new riverfront development that will accelerate the revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge. degrees in computer science awarded annually.

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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. VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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APRIL 16, 2018

As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education. Read: Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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. To fast-track program growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

For example, this year we supplemented our traditional Best Education Climate ranking with a scorecard of the states that emerged out front in the fierce competition for federal Race to the Top education funding. Louisiana moved into the top slot in BF’s coveted Economic Growth Potential ranking after finishing a close second in 2011.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. This is the second year in a row we are number one in that category”, says Paul Aucoin, Executive Director of the Port of South Louisiana. military forces.

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AUGUST 2, 2013

“Louisiana’s capital 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,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. We expect this sector to grow exponentially.”. Great Lakes U.S.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

The expanded lobby will welcome travelers and comfortably accommodate airline ticketing, baggage check-in and federal security screening. A new concourse corridor to eliminate the need for arriving passengers to re-check baggage or be re-screened by the Transportation Security Administration, unless transferring to domestic flights.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Projects: IBM Tech Center (Louisiana Economic Development), Pinewood Atlanta Studios (Fayette County Development Auth.), The company will help strengthen our competitiveness for talent, help diversify our region’s economy, and work in a close relationship with our key partner, Louisiana State University.”. Honorable Mentions.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In the largest jobs-related economic development deal in Louisiana’s history, DXC Technology has announced it will establish a 2,000-job Digital Transformation Center in the heart of New Orleans. The project will create more permanent direct jobs at one site than any prior economic development deal in Louisiana.

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JUNE 10, 2019

Millions of skilled cybersecurity professionals are needed on the front lines of the global battle with cybercriminals who are causing trillions of dollars worth of damage annually. Read: Cybersecurity: Catching Up With The Bad Guys at BusinessFacilities.com.

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APRIL 13, 2016

The Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) established two funding programs. LOUISIANA: SOLID BASE FOR BIOTECH. Firstly, the citizens of Louisiana reap the financial rewards of commercialized research that spins out of academia—through increased tax revenue and royalties collected by state institutions.

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Earn Continuing Education Credits. ENR Texas & Louisiana. This is a question of the security of the country." Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. White Papers. Construction Schools. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices. Quarterly Cost Reports.

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MARCH 28, 2014

According to the program website, START-UP NY is geared to give businesses access to resources of world-class higher education institutions, including industry experts and advanced research laboratories. Program instructors can be either full- or part-time educators, vendors, subject matter experts or professional trainers from the business.

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MARCH 12, 2014

A well-educated, highly skilled workforce has become the most important ingredient to strengthen economies and ensure a high quality of life. LOUISIANA FASTSTART: TOP RANKED. Business Facilities magazine has ranked Louisiana’s FastStart as one of the top workforce development programs in the nation. By Jenny Vickers.

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AUGUST 13, 2012

Earn Continuing Education Credits. ENR Texas & Louisiana. has started construction of the Social Security Administration data center in Urbana. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. White Papers. Construction Schools. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. ENR Top Lists.

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JULY 31, 2012

Earn Continuing Education Credits. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. White Papers. Construction Schools. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices. Quarterly Cost Reports. ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR Midwest.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

a global energy company based in South Africa, decided that Louisiana’s highly developed pipeline infrastructure is perfectly suited to its plans to develop a $10-billion gas-to-liquids processing plant that will enable it to tap into the natural gas bonanza in the U.S. Sasol Ltd., emanating from abundant shale gas reserves.

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MAY 5, 2016

Enjoying an abundance of economic assets and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, the nine-parish (county) region of Acadiana in south Louisiana is a special place to do business — culturally vibrant and rich in Cajun heritage. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Louisiana’s thriving capital landed this jewel with an unprecedented partnership which marshaled the resources of Louisiana Economic Development, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana State University and the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Called the Alabama Robotic Technology Park (RTP), the project is helping to move Alabama to the forefront of education, training and technology. In Phase 3, the Integration and Entrepreneurial Center will be a collaborative consolidation of technology involving higher education and industry. Louisiana Sets the Standard.

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. They are guided by a board of directors made up of community-minded people from business, labor, education and government throughout Oswego County.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Key factors in this evaluation include creative use of incentives, regional cooperation, partnerships with higher education resources, potential for growth and execution of overall economic development strategy. In this photo, Louisiana Gov. Entered By: LED, Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Port of Lake Charles.

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In an effort to continue this success, GSA is evaluating the building rating tools at its disposal, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Green Building Education and Services, LLC. Green Building Education Services. Green Education Foundation (GEF). Green Education Inc. Educational Fund.

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APRIL 8, 2014

national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Natural gas also is lifting the state economy in Louisiana. 3 natural gas producer (including offshore production), Louisiana is uniquely poised to create significant next-generation energy growth. Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, a primary U.S.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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APRIL 12, 2016

focused on mobile, security and business operations software). Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.]. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. The power industry is in transition.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

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MARCH 21, 2014

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S.

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