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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

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USDOT has pledged up to $40 million to one city to help it define what it means to be a “Smart City “and become the country’s first city to fully integrate innovative technologies – self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and smart sensors – into its transportation network. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Smart City Challenge.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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Based on this criteria, their top 25 list, included a number of mid-sized locations like Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction in Colorado; Cheyenne, WY; Corvallis and Bend in Oregon; Huntsville, AL; and Provo and Orem in Utah. INNOVATION ON THE “FRONT RANGE”. Department of Labor.

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Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved

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Available online at [link] , the State Scorecard shows that the top 10 states for energy efficiency are: Massachusetts, California, New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Maryland, and Illinois. Ernest Moniz, along with a top elected official of a state, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Other Key Findings.

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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. The Apple facility in Texas will become one of four global operations centers for the tech giant outside of its California HQ.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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With a diverse and well-executed economic development strategy, a workforce training program that sets the standard for the nation and a full menu of innovative incentives, Louisiana is marching forward on a path to prosperity,” Rogers said. The Volunteer State is putting the pedal to the metal as our undisputed automotive king,” he added.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. With his forward-thinking mindset, he continually explores innovative ideas and processes.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. focused on mobile, security and business operations software).

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