Remove Foundation Remove Security Remove United States Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow. Louisiana, no.

article thumbnail

Five Trends: Why Smart Building Technology Makes Good Business Sense

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As reported in JLL’s October 2012 Global Sustainability Perspective , numerous studies and surveys have demonstrated that tenants and their advisors increasingly expect smart building features such as zoned HVAC, sophisticated equipment maintenance alert systems, advanced security systems and “green” buildings.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

Metro 110
article thumbnail

Open Borders

Business Facilities

There’s been a lot of heated rhetoric in the presidential campaign about illegal immigration and how to secure the border. Officials on both sides of the Rio Grande are working as hard as they can to tear down any barriers to cooperation between the United States and Mexico. and Canada also may surprise you.

Seattle 54
article thumbnail

Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

governors recently participated in a panel discussion focused on the chronic shortage of skilled workers in the United States; the panel, part of the Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, was moderated by Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google’s parent corporation, Alphabet. Medina, Terremark’s Chairman and CEO.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Rick Scott’s missions to Brazil, Colombia and Spain, and a separate mission to Mexico, along with hosting and facilitating visits from Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Italy and the United Kingdom. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

El Paso 106
article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously.

Deals 107