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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Water and Sewer Services. Between October 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, there were 342 reports of incidents of sewer overflows or treatment bypasses (an average of 21 per week). PSC must also add further educational information related to electric customer choice on its website. Septic Systems. Oil Cleanup .

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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TG: We know very well the increased need for a workforce that can fill STEM-related jobs, and our educational institutions are doing a great job in adjusting for those requirements. Education to prepare students for STEM positions begins before they even reach a college campus.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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As a member-driven initiative, TTC delivers high-value-add programs and services that start-up and expansion businesses need such as collaborative research, education and training, extensive business support, networking opportunities and employee recruitment services. It is a companion program to the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program.

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Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software

Construction Cost Estimating

CivilCalculator - Civil Engineering calculation software, performs calculations for hydrology, open channels, culverts, gravity sewer, pressure pipe, traffic, road geometry, Topo surveying, earthwork, pavement, concrete floors and unit conversions. CostOSEstimating enables Cost Estimators to build cost estimates quickly and accurately.

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A career in plumbing can lead to many paths | Sustainably Speaking

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This was not on my vacation agenda, but a half day on Saturday was devoted to dealing with a backed up sewer system in my mom’s and grandmother’s condo, so we called Mr. Rooter, the company the condominium association suggested. Then, just last week, I went to Viega's continuing education media event in Nashua, N.H.