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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance

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Additionally, since there is no ASTM testing methodology for foundation systems in freezing conditions, so the building code industry relies upon observational evidence as the basis for deriving a reasonable standard of performance for a given frost zone depth. To satisfy skeptical builders, Pin Foundations, Inc. 63 adjusted. 39 replace.

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September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)

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The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. The post September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5) appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Roy Cooper.

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September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5)

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foreign trade zones have more than trippled in the past five years, while about a fifth of the goods imported into the U.S. Iowa: Certified for Development | Finding a suitable location for business has never been easier than it is right now in Iowa. doesn’t close its skills gap. are coming in through FTZs.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE.

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. If you think Iowa is about corn, you’re right. If, however, you think Iowa is all agriculture, you’re wrong. Much of what you know about Iowa is true. Iowa is a right-to-work state.

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