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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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Pennsylvania puts jobs first. Under Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett’s leadership, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stands at a five-year low and jobs have been growing on a consistent basis for nearly four years. “My My policy for growing the Pennsylvania economy is simple—more jobs, less taxes,” says Gov.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. BREAKING NEWS: U.S.

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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.

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PowerSchool Investing $1.8M, Creating 96 Jobs In Virginia

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The company also considered California, Pennsylvania, and Texas for the project, which will retain 85 existing jobs and create 96 new jobs. Today we are fulfilling our commitment to stay in Roanoke, Virginia, create more opportunities, and support the community,” said PowerSchool Chief Executive Officer Hardeep Gulati.

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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. URBAN OUTFITTERS DECIDES TO DOUBLE DOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Our itinerary includes the new Biosciences Training Center, now under construction in Georgia, and a look at the Life Sciences Greenhouses in Pennsylvania, which nurture the seedlings of innovation until they’re ready to blossom into commercial use. It also offers lab- and office-space to young companies. Then, it’s back to the U.S.,

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