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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The Arizona team worked closely with Maricopa County’s air-quality department to obtain the required permits for Apple. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. URBAN OUTFITTERS DECIDES TO DOUBLE DOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA. The project will directly create 3,324 new jobs with $216 million in wages.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. Just an hour North of New York City begins a great expanse of farmland that extends hundreds of miles to the Pennsylvania border. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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The Process of Food

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And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. Just an hour North of New York City begins a great expanse of farmland that extends hundreds of miles to the Pennsylvania border. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. The Retail/Hospitality strategy is based on data from the University of Shopping Centers Economic Development Program by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Two unique state programs are the winners of our Achievement in Public-Private Partnership awards: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) , for its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project; and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Edison Innovation Fund. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Corbett and state and federal officials from both Pennsylvania and Delaware, to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the project. Rendering of the Bayonne Bridge, as it will look after it is raised to permit passage of Post-Panamax container vessels. PRPA is now working with its allies, including Gov. Photo: NJ.com.).

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Construction jobs, spending show little 1- or.

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and 26%; commercial (retail, warehouse and farm), -1.6% However, the Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that the national average retail price of diesel fuel rose for the third straight week, by 6.7 BG Group PLC “is now seeking permits to convert a facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to export gas.