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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers. What are the requirements for this certification? By the BF Staff. In the first 60 days after he and Gov.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. In 2017 Oakwood opened the Colorado Home Building Academy, which initially trained supers but then realized there was a greater need for training carpenters and electricians.

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JULY 24, 2019

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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APRIL 7, 2021

Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Collaborator and co-author for award-winning project in the 2017 Global LafargeHolcim Awards. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. . President, CEO of Construction and Design. Homes of Distinction. Rogers, Ark. . .

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

While having nothing to do with Disney nor being a dad, there is a new law in Florida that went into effect on July 1, 2017 that governs the limitations period for actions other than to recover real property. the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Never have…never did. the date of abandonment if not completed.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2018

It feels to me like 2017 passed by in a flash. Certification has always had its place, and I’m happy to go on record saying I think there is a bewildering choice of certifications for project managers. I have always thought this makes it harder for employers to know who to recruit. You don’t need a certificate to do that.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2024

“As a general rule, the employer has a duty to use reasonable care to choose a contractor who is properly qualified to perform the work. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. 2017 WL 2501138 at *2 (E.D. But a general contractor can be liable for its own negligence in hiring an incompetent subcontractor.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Infrastructure and a workforce that specializes in industrial sector employment are two areas where many competing locals around the nation fall short when compared to Southwest Louisiana. The campus has an impressive track record of issuing one (1) year skilled work certifications.

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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. of employment in its biotech sector, anchored by its world-class research institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. The company is on track to produce its 1 millionth vehicle in late 2017. Seventy-five percent of the funds may be used for new job creation, while 25 percent of the funds are allocated for strengthening the skills of Mississippi’s existing workforce and for workforce certification.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. These Minnesota companies illustrate how exporting or attracting foreign direct investment can help businesses compete globally,” said Commissioner Shawntera Hardy of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). “I Full-time employment has grown from 135 to 188.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT .

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Boyd Rutherford (left) and Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, discusses his 2017 Environmental Package. Larry Hogan’s 2017 environmental agenda, which the governor unveiled in January. By the BF Staff. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5 Larry Hogan, with Lt.

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MARCH 9, 2016

Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program. Qualifying counties are those counties with an unemployment rate at least 20% higher than the statewide rate based on a three year average published by the Employment Security Department.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The Skilled Labor Fund was founded in 2017 with its mission being to fund trade school scholarships and alleviate industry labor shortages. These grants provide classrooms, tools, and equipment, as well as OSHA 10 certifications, and on-site job training for 16-18 year-olds currently enrolled in High School.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Many programs often come with certifications or provide hours that you can put towards certifications. E-book Sales in the US for 2017. According to Statista over $1 billion in sales were done on e-books in 2017. Often times your employer will pay for you to attend these events.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

The move will bring more than 800 new jobs to metro Atlanta by 2020—most of them by 2017. The facility, which will be designed to meet requirements for LEED certification as a “green” building, is expected to open in the fall. “The health care industry is an economic driver in Georgia,” said Gov.

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MARCH 21, 2014

FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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MARCH 8, 2016

55% of the receipts from selling jet fuel for use in turboprop or jet engines until June 30, 2017; 40% after June 30, 2017. A certificate of eligibility must be obtained from the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department to apply for this credit. Qualified employers: .

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AUGUST 29, 2013

The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014. Wildcat Point is expected to become operational in 2017 and generate approximately 1,000 megawatts of power, enough to serve 390,000 homes annually. The company plans to increase its employment from 41 to nearly 100.

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

More than $35 million from New Jersey’s Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer (NOL) Program will be split among 40 New Jersey technology and biotechnology companies in Fiscal Year 2017.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Bonsai Design, a 2017 Colorado Companies to Watch, will move its headquarters here next spring, complete with a signature aerial adventure course open to the public. By the BF Staff. The program, known as Blueprint 2.0, Launched in 2015, Blueprint 2.0 Accessible by air, rail and highway.

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JULY 11, 2014

High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers can take the credit for four years. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Deal said the Innovation Center is “is exactly the kind of employer we want in the state.” The design of the Philadelphia headquarters expansion will begin in this year, with groundbreaking expected in 2017. The headquarters expansion is also expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs.

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JULY 11, 2014

The Corbett Administration increased the tax credit amount from $1,000 to $2,500 per job for employers who create a new job that is filled by an unemployed individual. Eligibility for benefits is based upon annual certification. 1, 2017 and Dec. Effective for ethane purchased between Jan.

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APRIL 12, 2016

The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement project aims to replace 558 aging bridges across the Keystone State by the end of 2017. Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history.

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APRIL 6, 2016

The facility will also be designed to meet requirements for LEED certification. The expansion—scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017—will add an additional 450 employees, bringing the company’s total presence in Georgia to approximately 4,500 employees. Anthem’s office in Columbus currently employs 1,285 staff members.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Congressional District, which includes Wheeling, is the third-largest industrial concentration in the United States, and Wheeling is counted among the top five manufacturing employment communities in the state. Wheeling-based businesses generate more than 20,000 jobs, attesting to the community’s economic strength. Of those jobs, 33.5

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. On December 19, 2017, the Senate voted to approve the Tax Bill and, on December 20, 2017, the House voted to approve the Tax Bill. The Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees.

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JUNE 22, 2016

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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AUGUST 5, 2019

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

Major assets luring advanced manufacturers to Tennessee include initiatives to expand postsecondary attainment such as the Tennessee Promise and Drive to 55, which aim to increase the number of Tennesseans with a postsecondary degree to 55 percent by 2025 and ensure employers have a pipeline of skilled workers. To achieve that end, Gov.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

The Executive Order is scheduled to take effect for contracts entered into after January 1, 2017. Here are some takeaways: Since the rule applies only to federal contractors, you may not be required to change your existing employment practices. Signed by President Barack Obama on September 7, 2015, Executive Order No.

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