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

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Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers. Build-Ready assures that utilities, zoning, permits and even a building pad are all taken care of before a company has made the decision to locate.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt. A plumbing contractor may suffer from injuries related to chemical or hazardous waste making contact with their skin , or working in confined spaces , such as sewers or manholes, that offer limited access to oxygen. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The funds may also be used for site preparation activities and installation of infrastructure, including but not limited to, sewer, water, storm water, utilities and telecommunications, both on site and as needed to bring service to the site. It is a companion program to the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program.

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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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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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Bisected by I-390 and only 10 miles south of the New York State Thruway (I-90), this community of 65,000 residents displays continuous growth in population and employment, especially in the food processing sector. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3 by Business Facilities in 2010 and 2011.