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2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina

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The Palmetto State’s manufacturing base gets stronger while South Carolina invokes its can-do spirit and leverages impressive resources to expand a diverse set of new growth sectors. Read: 2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. employment growth. military forces. stay competitive with foreign manufacturers and suppliers. FTZs jumped 24.8

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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In addition to providing employers with a highly educated and skilled workforce, Pennsylvania universities produce industry innovations through partnerships with businesses, enabling the easy transfer of technology into commercial projects. In fact, Careers in 2 Years encourages an entrepreneurial spirit in many of the students.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Given that it’s a substantial distance from any coasts or borders, Hendricks County, Indiana might seem to be a surprising place for a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). A prime example is the Hendricks College Network, a non-profit linking employers with Indiana’s wealth of educational and workforce development resources.

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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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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. The services of CareerSource One Employment Solutions are also available to provide recruitment assistance for key positions as well as coordination of training for new employees.

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New Jersey: Pioneering The Future Of Food In The Garden State

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These giants of the food industry—and other companies across the state—are tapping into the experience and entrepreneurial spirit of the state’s highly educated workforce to develop food that’s healthier and tastier. And, they’re pioneering the food frontier of tomorrow.