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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The project will create 800 new direct jobs, and LED estimates the project will result in an additional 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 1,300 new permanent jobs in the Capital Region of Louisiana. To fast-track growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium.

Louisiana 67

Louisiana Software Software Office 67

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APRIL 9, 2013

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. degrees in computer science awarded annually.

Louisiana 87

Louisiana Office Software Software 87

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Venyu Solutions LLC has completed its new Tier III data center – the highest certification for any data center in Louisiana – following the historically faithful $20 million preservation of the former Selber Bros. Since 2012, it has operated a data center in Northwest Louisiana at the National Cyber Research Park in nearby Bossier City.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Commissioning Employment Revit 40

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Lafayette’s educated workforce and proximity to several universities were factors, as were the innovative programs established by supportive local and state leaders focused on economic growth. LED began discussing potential location options in Louisiana with Perficient in November 2013.

Software 53

Software Software St. Louis Louisiana 53

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2017

Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan have been named the Top Manufacturing States in a new rankings category in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report; Louisiana is tops in Cybersecurity Growth Potential. Read: Manufacturing Is Job One For Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan.

Wisconsin 55

Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Louisiana 55

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation. Investment banker Margaret Whelan talks about labor constraints and how access to capital is fueling innovation in a home building industry not typically known for it. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 06:00. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Margaret Whelan. CEO and founder. Whelan Advisory. ??. .

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Innovation Equity Site Modeling 89

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

“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.).

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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AUGUST 5, 2013

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. To fast-track program growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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JUNE 22, 2016

Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Margaret Whelan on How Capital is Fueling Innovation. Investment banker Margaret Whelan talks about labor constraints and how access to capital is fueling innovation in a home building industry not typically known for it. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 06:00. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Margaret Whelan. CEO and Founder. Whelan Advisory. ??.

Innovation 52

Innovation Equity Site Modeling 52

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AUGUST 2, 2013

“Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. We expect this sector to grow exponentially.”. Great Lakes U.S.

Metro 104

Metro Mobility Alabama Ohio 104

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APRIL 13, 2016

Home to four universities who have a strong track record of working with industry on biotechnological projects, Manchester provides a climate where innovation can grow and prosper. This—coupled with a large, stable talent pool and relatively low costs of operating and living—provides a winning formula for business innovation and investment.”.

Innovation 40

Innovation Louisiana Organization Employment 40

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Rick Scott has eliminated hundreds of regulations he says are impeding business expansions and new facilities in the Sunshine State; and Louisiana, which has married an unrivaled workforce training program with a bevy of new incentives that are spurring hot new growth sectors, including digital media.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

The expanded lobby will welcome travelers and comfortably accommodate airline ticketing, baggage check-in and federal security screening. As more healthcare innovators and tech industry executives hold office in Music City, BNA transforms itself into a viable option for many overseas markets. Welcoming the World to Music City.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In the largest jobs-related economic development deal in Louisiana’s history, DXC Technology has announced it will establish a 2,000-job Digital Transformation Center in the heart of New Orleans. The project will create more permanent direct jobs at one site than any prior economic development deal in Louisiana.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Education Employment Site 40

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JANUARY 27, 2014

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.

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Strategically marketing your specific data is imperative to secure the best option available in the current market. . They work with construction clients to bridge the gap between their liabilities and protecting their assets while bringing innovative vision to insurance broking to solve a company’s risk challenges.

Insurance 156

Insurance Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Alabama 156

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MARCH 28, 2014

We kept our eyes peeled for the essential DNA of a successful jobs-creation effort and innovative formulas for growth that deserve to be replicated. This year, we’ve selected five innovative programs to receive our awards for Achievement in Targeted Incentives. The focus of our 2014 Economic Development Awards is Achievement.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Strategically marketing your specific data is imperative to secure the best option available in the current market. . They work with construction clients to bridge the gap between their liabilities and protecting their assets while bringing innovative vision to insurance broking to solve a company’s risk challenges.

Claims 156

Claims Virgin Islands Management Puerto Rico 156

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In separate legislation, company names and the terms of incentives received under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program will be released by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. O’Malley signed legislation authorizing a referendum to approve expanded gambling.

Alabama 40

Alabama New York Hawaii Wisconsin 40

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JANUARY 24, 2013

a global energy company based in South Africa, decided that Louisiana’s highly developed pipeline infrastructure is perfectly suited to its plans to develop a $10-billion gas-to-liquids processing plant that will enable it to tap into the natural gas bonanza in the U.S. Sasol Ltd., emanating from abundant shale gas reserves.

Deals 59

Deals Louisiana iPad Security 59

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MARCH 12, 2014

In this report, we’ll take a close look at innovative worker development and education programs that have been recipes for success for local economic development agencies and public and private training providers. The RTP is considered one of the world’s most innovative and futuristic training centers. LOUISIANA FASTSTART: TOP RANKED.

Alabama 55

Alabama Louisiana Georgia Pennsylvania 55

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. The Apple facility in Texas will become one of four global operations centers for the tech giant outside of its California HQ.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. RTTT is a competitive grant program intended to encourage and reward states that are “creating conditions for innovation and reform.” The state has put in place a solid foundation for robust job creation for years to come.”. initiative.

Tennessee 57

Tennessee Memphis Education Nashville 57

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MAY 5, 2016

A return to growth will be healthy for innovation, product development and game-changing technology creation—a cornerstone of this industry.”. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Louisiana Sets the Standard. The program, which is run by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), was launched in 2008 to help attract and develop workers for new projects. to not close its Thomas Products Division plant in Louisiana, but rather to expand it by moving production from Wisconsin.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Louisiana Alabama Georgia 40

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. Port Everglades, the 12 th largest cargo port in the U.S. This year was no exception and, as always, it was difficult to narrow the field.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Our judging panel, including leading site selection consultants, evaluates the overall impact of the project and assesses the effectiveness and innovation of the location’s approach to landing the deal. In this photo, Louisiana Gov. Entered By: LED, Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Port of Lake Charles.

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Deals Georgia Austin Louisiana 85

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APRIL 12, 2016

Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. focused on mobile, security and business operations software).

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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APRIL 8, 2014

national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, a primary U.S.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

In an effort to continue this success, GSA is evaluating the building rating tools at its disposal, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. E3 INNOVATE, LLC. Green Innovative Design. Innovative Associates LLC. Innovative Design. Innovative Green Strategies, LLC. DVL Automation.

Consulting 55

Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. PRPA is now working with its allies, including Gov.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

ALASKA GROWTH CAPITAL: Provides financing to nontraditional borrowers/businesses that use innovative technology, are in rural Alaska and are minority-owned. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2 FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. million loan participation program funded through the U.S.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75