Higher Education Partnerships: Closing The Gap
Business Facilities
JUNE 13, 2022
Partnerships with higher education organizations are making a clear impact on businesses today, especially regarding workforce training.
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather. All workers should be educated on what to look for in cold weather work environments in themselves and one another.
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Security in Your Construction Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Besides partnering with one of the top tier providers of cloud services in the world, our security controls and audit processes are significant and include annual “red team” penetration testing by independent, third party, defense cyber warfare experts; testing that has resulted in no major issues ever reported. Beyond the software.
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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant
Business Facilities
AUGUST 26, 2021
Monitor Township is considering a property tax abatement in support of the project, and MEDC approved a State Education Tax abatement to be used in conjunction with the local abatement. Gen3 Defense and Aerospace is investing $8.7 The MSF also approved a 15-year State Essential Services Assessment exemption valued at $4.4
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Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2021
Virginia is injecting more than $2 billion into a Tech Talent Investment Program that cumulatively represents the largest state commitment to computer science education. Read: Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA.
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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
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. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.
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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2012
So, in several of our more statistics-oriented categories, this year we have given extra credit for positive industry-specific employment numbers. We’ve broken the overall biotech ranking into several categories in this year’s report, including Biotechnology Strength/Employment. Tennessee Makes It Three In A Row As Automotive King.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. City of Peoria).
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.
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U.S. Commerce Department Designates South Kansas A Manufacturing Community
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 30, 2014
Wichita State has a strong history of partnering with advanced manufacturers in research and education of the workforce. Our goal through the IMCP is to secure south central Kansas as a global leader in advanced materials, ensuring increased high-wage employment opportunities for Kansans,” said Wichita State University President John Bardo.
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10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed
Business Facilities
JUNE 4, 2021
Whether you’re looking for lower taxes, higher education, first-rate incubators, generous incentives or a healthy work-life balance—Amarillo, TX has it all. Read: 10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed at BusinessFacilities.com.
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72 Winners and Losers
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 22, 2013
We are the first generation in history – maybe the first species in history – not to create enough children to replace ourselves, and we didn’t educate half of the kids we created,” he said. In the past, the employers had all the power in the hiring relationship. China will flat-line by 2015," he said.].
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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Texas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
to bounce back to pre-Recession employment levels in 2011, while most of the rest of the country was still digging out of the deep economic trench. When you factor in traditionally low labor costs, strong infrastructure, a growing population and a stellar higher-education system, you have an unbeatable combination.”.
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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
Partnering on defense contracts. Educational researcher, 5(10), 3-8. Assessment in Engineering Education: Evolution, Approaches and Future Collaborations. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 13-25. Education and Practice, 135(4), 129-141. Partnering relationships in construction: A. literature review.
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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees
Construction Lawyer
MARCH 27, 2012
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. « Arbitrations are not always private | Main. professional capacity."
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More Than Half Of Businesses Have Been Cyber Attack Victims
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 9, 2017
They’re also targeting smaller companies on Main Street that often have fewer defense mechanisms in place, less available capital to re-invest in new systems and less name recognition to rebuild a damaged reputation.” Educate employees about cyber threats and hold them accountable: 76 percent versus 42 percent.
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State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.
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108 Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Is Michigan working with businesses and higher-education resources to produce graduates with the skills to fill STEM-oriented jobs? Snyder’s support of the MSF board’s decision to invest $50 million to educate skill trades professionals. For every $1 invested in venture capital in the state, $149 is invested in research. BF: The U.S.
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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
There are approximately 200,000 individuals employed in the tech sector in the Atlanta MSA—the sixth largest metro area in the nation for technology employment. This diverse group of thought leaders and innovators educate, inspire and stimulate change with the ultimate goal being deep discussion and action. Former Gov.
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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 29, 2016
Projects like the GE Global Research Center and Boeing’s Global Services and Support facility are creating more demand for STEM-educated workers in Oklahoma. The governor also hosts an annual STEM Summit. Scientists at the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation are engineering new drought-resistant plant species—plants that need less water to grow.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Life Sciences Grow High-Wage Jobs in the Beehive State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
At the national level, growth in life sciences employment was 8.4 Rounding out Utah’s life sciences story is continued investment in research and development and educating the workforce of tomorrow. A recent Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership study reported that Utah’s life sciences industry grew by 25.8 Department of Commerce.
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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 5, 2016
A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 However, despite the decline in employment numbers, the U.S.
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40 STATE FOCUS: Business And Life Are Elevated In The Beehive State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 25, 2014
The Beehive State has joined forces with private industry, public education and higher education to help our workforce remain highly skilled by funding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs, incumbent worker and extensive volunteer programs in Utah schools.
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FEATURE STORY: Washington Is Aiming Higher
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Partnerships and teamwork on multiple levels are essential to winning opportunities with existing and new employers in our state.”. “One Partnerships and teamwork on multiple levels are essential to winning opportunities with existing and new employers in our state.”.
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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with with Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 2, 2013
We have a supplier support team in place and are currently mobilizing education initiatives and planning training centers to accommodate the skilled workforce demands. BF: Growth of film and entertainment industry employment in Alabama also is a DOC priority. Are you attracting new business from the entertainment sector?
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The interior sliding door system (r)evolution
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
For healthcare and education sectors, federal law protects patient and student privacy with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , respectively. 1 FERPA applies to those in learning environments, and safeguards students’ educational records.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Alabama – Donghee America Plans $48-Million Fuel Tank Plant In Auburn
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Tim is an avid inventor, entrepreneur, innovator, engineer and educator,” said Moon Express CEO Bob Richards. Aerospace And Defense Alabama Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Automotive Incentives U.S. The hiring of key members of the operation already has started. “We space program.
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57 Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 6, 2017
I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025.
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 19, 2014
Targeted workforce development curriculum from the region’s community colleges makes advanced manufacturing one of the region’s top employers—both domestic and international. Other IT employers in Little Rock include AT&T Arkansas, SAIC, Verizon Wireless and Windstream Communications. Department of Education.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
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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75 COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 18, 2012
Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. 3 Rivers Connect is a nonprofit agency that helps individuals, educators and community leaders use information and technology to make the best possible decisions about the allocation of resources and delivery of services.
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76 Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
Business Facilities
AUGUST 27, 2014
Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. BF: Tennessee has been cited by the U.S. What steps has Tennessee taken to achieve this result?
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Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 16, 2016
The Water Council fosters economic opportunities for Wisconsin’s water industry participants by building strategic partnerships, supporting education and facilitating access to capital investment. Wisconsin ranks second nationwide in manufacturing employment concentration, and it has the highest employment concentration of any U.S.
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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 22, 2013
Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation. Employment figures rose slightly by two percent. Since 2006, employment in these companies has grown by 30 percent. Source: Hessen Trade and Invest GmbH. billion Euros. The sector employs more than 4,000 people.
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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations
Safety Services Company
APRIL 19, 2018
The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training. Education teaches us why safe practices and procedures are important; education affects attitudes about safety, and attitudes affect behavior. Training, on the other hand, provides the skills necessary for working safely. 8: TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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48 Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Here’s why Harford County, MD should be home to your business: Lakeside Business Park, in Edgewood, MD, features a variety of defense, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. We boast a Highly-Educated Workforce with over 6,000 STEM PhDs and over 10,000 Biohealth workers that help to propel Rockville’s economy already.
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45 Everyday Employee Safety
Safety Services Company
MARCH 16, 2018
On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training. Why Education and Training? How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. What to do in emergencies. Training Benefits.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
An excellent education network of primary and secondary schools appeals to employers and employees alike. Another employment growth area in Stafford County is Boswell’s Corner. Projected new employment in the County is expected to create demand for an estimated additional 2.9 A BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.
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Construction Lawyer
MAY 13, 2009
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Therefore, this action was also premised on the employment agreement and was subject to arbitration. BP America Inc. ,
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constructionattorneyblog: New York allows contractual indemnification
Construction Lawyer
OCTOBER 21, 2005
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. One exception to this is where the employer has entered into an express waiver. « Waivers of liens: fraud | Main. | Thanks to Contracts Prof Blog.
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40 STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. percent in 2013 and 6.7
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63 constructionattorneyblog: Summary Judgment in Arbitration Upheld
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 17, 2009
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. « Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed | Main. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial.
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Common Sense Workplace Safety
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Are you educated, trained and experienced to perform your job safely? The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training. Education and Training. Education teaches us why safe practices and procedures are important; education affects attitudes about safety, and attitudes affect behavior.
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