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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Innovative thinking, quick action and impressive regional cooperation enabled Arizona to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in creating a bold new opportunity for the First Solar site in Mesa,” Rogers said. “We Project Title: General Motors Technology Innovation Center. Photo: georgia.org.).

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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant

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The company, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Siltron, considered sites in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas but ultimately chose Michigan due to its talent and proximity to automakers. This investment represents the future of that foundation where ingenuity and know-how will drive an engine of innovation and technology.

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IBM Announces Creation Of 800-Job Technology Center In Downtown Baton Rouge

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IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge is the result of an innovative, public-private partnership that will include expanded higher-education programs related to computer science as well as a major new riverfront development that will accelerate the revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge.

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Rethinking Workforce Development

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While the definitions and locations of jobs have evolved over time, the importance of job skills has also increased because of technological and other innovations. Local workforce development channels must adapt by becoming more innovative and nimble. Only Georgia has average skills mismatches.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building. The approximately $30.5

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. He's dedicated to promoting biogenic building technologies and their widespread adoption in the industry, aiming to transform construction practices towards sustainability and innovation. billion EUR turnover.

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Business Facilities Names 2013 Deal of the Year Winners

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General Motors’ decision to put its new $26-million Innovation Center in Roswell, GA earned our Bronze Award. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S.

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