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Frontier Secure Growing In Virginia

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Frontier Secure , a division of Frontier Communications Corporation, will locate a customer care center in Wise County, VA. Virginia successfully competed against Georgia, Kansas and South Carolina for the project, which will create up to 500 new jobs and represents a $10.9 million capital investment. VCEDA approved a $5.6

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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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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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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. In May, Gov.

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Business Facilities Names 2013 Deal of the Year Winners

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The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S. Spearheaded by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the GM project will directly create 838 jobs and have an estimated direct economic impact of $1.6 billion over the next 10 years.

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Ports & FTZs: The Value of Entry

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides security and facilitation operations at 328 ports of entry throughout the country, enforcing U.S. The CBP combines customs, immigration, border security and agricultural protection, ensuring all proper revenues are collected for […].

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Pro Builder's 2022 Top 100 Products

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Products from CertainTeed, DuPont, Fi-Foil Company, Georgia-Pacific, Huber Engineered Woods, LP, ProWood, Typar, VaproShield, and West Fraser. Euro-Connect Handles eliminate the screws that previously held the handle onto the cartridge, creating a more streamlined, secure design that doesn’t require tightening. Building Envelope.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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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. Entered By: Georgia Department of Economic Development. Project Impact Estimates.

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