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Kansas: Amazon Picks Kansas City for Fulfillment Center

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But most significantly, it is transformative because of the quality employment opportunity Amazon will offer. The investment Amazon is making in Wyandotte County is more than an economic development success, it is also a key component to solving the employment gap” said President of Wyandotte Economic Development Council Greg Kindle.

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Preparing for Hurricane Season: Your Essential Guide

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With the onset of the hurricane season, which for the Atlantic Basin extends from June 1 st to November 20 th , it’s critical that individuals and employers alike fully prepare for any adverse weather situations they may be exposed to. Deed and documentation for House and Vehicles. House Insurance and Life Insurance Policies.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. The City of Los Angeles’s key strategies include: Increasing housing affordability by preserving existing affordable housing and partnering with housing developers to increase the supply of affordable new housing to prevent displacement.

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

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) Director Cecilia Muñoz have announced the expansion of the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative (SC2) to seven new cities.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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Job Order Contracting – JOC ( Integrated Project Delivery for Renovation, Repair, Sustainability, and Minor New Construction)Requires Owner and Contractor Expertise, Commitment, Trust, and More.

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The Department of Design and Construction (Department) manages the design and construction of more than $6 billion new and renovated City facilities such as firehouses, libraries, courthouses, sewers, and water mains. Training Plan. How will JOC interface with your design professionals?

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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The County also approved the funding for the Town of Lanesville and the Harrison County Regional Sewer District to cooperatively extend a sewer line from the Lanesville Treatment plant. The area’s quality of life and existing employers in fields such as bioscience, medical devices and motorsports have drawn highly skilled workers.

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