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Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award

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PROJECT TITLE: GOODMAN GLOBAL GROUP CONSOLIDATED CAMPUS ENTERED BY: GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP. a leader in the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry based in Osaka, Japan, secured the $3.7-billion We know that Houston is one of the best cities in the United States for this type of expansion program.

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Two-Way Street

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That’s right, China is the piggy bank that has permitted the U.S. Bush and Al Gore were arguing over whether to stick our last budget surplus in a “lockbox” to keep Social Security solvent or to give wealthy Americans huge tax breaks.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Lisa Houssiere, Principal, McKool Smith, Houston. Given the uncertainty that arises at the intersec­tion of international arbitration and bankruptcy, parties should consider protecting themselves against a future potential bankruptcy when negotiating arbitration agree­ments by, among other things, securing guarantors. Albert Bates Jr.,

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). The Port has secured $56.8 million project.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership that secured 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).

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