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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Larger than Miami and Atlanta, Mesa is home to major operations for companies such as Apple, Boeing, Bridgestone, FUJIFILM, Mitsubishi, and Infineon. P83 Innovation Center campus conceptual renderings.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. The state’s regulatory agencies and local governments provide quicker, less costly and more predictable permitting processes for significant economic development projects without reducing environmental standards. Photo © Ketterman). Look where the talent is.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”. Cappadoro says Fort Lauderdale “has availability of medium-range housing options, less traffic than Miami and a great school system.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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AeroTurbine, the Miami-based aviation supply company is expanding to a new, 264,000-square-foot building in Miramar. 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. million paint shop.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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MIAMI: A GLOBAL LOGISTICS HUB. The Deep Dredge project is vital to the future success and growth of our seaport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carola A. PortMiami contributes approximately $28 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for more than 207,000. Photo: NJ.com.).

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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The company offers products approved by the Cool Roof Rating Council, the State of Florida and Miami-Dade and for wind uplift roof assemblies by Factory Mutual and Underwriters Laboratories. It also is 2 percent of the national Gross Domestic Product and the largest manufacturing employer in Canada, employing approximately 246,000 people.