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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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant
Business Facilities
AUGUST 26, 2021
The company, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Siltron, considered sites in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas but ultimately chose Michigan due to its talent and proximity to automakers. Gen3 Defense and Aerospace is investing $8.7 Michigan was chosen for the project over a competing site in Florida.
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Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge
Business Facilities
MAY 20, 2019
A tech-ready workforce and leading-edge education are shaping Sierra Vista, AZ. Read: Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge at BusinessFacilities.com.
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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 16, 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. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].
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LiveXchange 2012: Don’t Let Incentives Drive the Site Evaluation Process
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 29, 2012
29 – Site Selection professionals attending the 8th annual Business Facilities LiveXchange event at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point here were given some sage advice about maintaining an appropriate perspective when evaluating a bevy of enticing incentives offered by candidate locations to lure big-ticket projects. “If
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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe
BD+C
MARCH 26, 2024
The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. This approach involves a thorough examination of the three layers of defense required to effectively delay and mitigate potential threats.
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Israel Is Innovating Its Way To Success
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
A diverse, highly educated workforce and an entrepreneurial spirit have made Israel a magnet for a wide spectrum of businesses, from startups to multi-national corporations. Read: Israel Is Innovating Its Way To Success at BusinessFacilities.com.
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111 Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding funding in the first three years of the program.
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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
“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.”. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements.
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Repercussions of Architect's failure to meet continuing education
Construction Lawyer
DECEMBER 15, 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. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. December 15, 2005 in news | Permalink.
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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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Aviation Maintenance Provider Plans To Create More Than 500 New Jobs In Kansas City
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 24, 2013
Metropolitan Community College has worked to support ATS from the beginning of their site selection helping them understand the education, training and consulting services the college is able to provide. The post Aviation Maintenance Provider Plans To Create More Than 500 New Jobs In Kansas City appeared first on Business Facilities.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
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. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.
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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.
Natural Building
APRIL 28, 2022
As many as 100 people lived in Cliff Palace, which may have also been a social and administrative site with significant ceremonial importance. A defensive fort that can be traced to 1672, Castillo De San Marcos was built under the direction of Florida’s Spanish governor to protect the city of St. It was built for the Rev.
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MAY 3, 2006
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Department of Defense: West Point Academy in 1985, and United States Air Force bases in 1986. Subsequently State, County, and Local Governments, Transportation, Education, and Healthcare entities began to use Job Order Contracting. Weekly Meetings and Site Visits Are an Important Part of Your Partnering Effort.
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Airbus, Caterpillar, Bridgestone, eBay Earn Honorable Mentions from Business Facilities in 2012 Economic Deal Of The Year Competition
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 24, 2013
The projects/locations singled out by the judging panel of industry experts and leading site selection consultants for special recognition included: Mobile (AL) Area Chamber of Commerce for Airbus’ selection of Mobile as the site of its final assembly facility. Air Force refueling tanker project. Bridgestone Americas $1.2-billion
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 2, 2017
Department of Defense: West Point Academy in 1985, and multiple United States Air Force bases in 1986. State, County, and Local Governments, Transportation, Education, and Healthcare entities have begun to use establish Job Order Contracts. Since the initial European implementations, JOC was further developed and validated by the U.S.
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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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Design-Build sets the standard for modern military lodging
The Korte Company
JUNE 18, 2020
This 200-room Design-Build project was the first of its kind conforming to new Department of Defense criteria. Its 194 rooms and six suites accommodate transient sailors and other personnel attending the many educational and training institutions located on-base. Naval War College. The Navy had high praise for the project team.
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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. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.
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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. Wichita State has research and educational capabilities that have long supported area manufacturers. “Kansas is blessed with outstanding universities that are a great asset to businesses in our state,” said Gov.
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Arizona Wants You To Visit
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The post Arizona Wants You To Visit appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. A new $101-million program is designed to spur recovery of the state’s tourism industry using American Rescue plan funds.
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88 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. Read Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. A 50-YEAR PLAN FOR FRESH WATER.
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 23, 2013
In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. The state is providing $120 million in incentives for upfront expansion costs such as utilities and site preparation.
LIVEXCHANGE 2012: Where Top Projects Find the Best Locations
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
28-30, representatives from nearly two dozen choice locations across North America met with site selection professionals seeking a home for top projects at Business Facilities’ 8th annual LiveXchange event at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL. “It was time well spent for me.”
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63 Winners and Losers
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 22, 2013
The title of Mark Lautman’s seminar at this week’s Business Facilities LiveXchange event in Frisco, TX was fairly innocuous: Adapting Site Selection to Meet the New Demographics. The seismic shift in demographics will “change the calculus for site selection and economic development,” Lautman said. “It The content was anything but.
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What Are Scottish Brochs?
Natural Building
OCTOBER 18, 2022
To date, anywhere from 100 to 500 broch sites have been identified. In an effort to better understand the true purpose of these towers, an ambitious initiative called the Caithness Broch Project is aiming to reconstruct a full-scale broch from scratch using traditional methods.
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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. The approximately $30.5
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DBIA turns 25
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
We combined our best-value construction solutions with key site preparedness work conducted by the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Defense, to name just a couple. A recent case in point: We recently finished a new 64,800-square-foot Construction Support Building at the U.S. Making construction easier.
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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
percent unemployment rate, the second-fastest growing economy in the nation, a highly diverse mix of thriving industry sectors and a well-educated, rapidly expanding population (43 percent of adults have post-secondary level degrees) that enjoys arguably the best quality of life in U.S. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Herbert told us.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Life Sciences Grow High-Wage Jobs in the Beehive State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Rounding out Utah’s life sciences story is continued investment in research and development and educating the workforce of tomorrow. USTAR operates outreach teams across the state to help entrepreneurs and existing companies commercialize new technology and access the resources available at higher education institutions. CAPTIONS: p.
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40 2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2012
For example, this year we supplemented our traditional Best Education Climate ranking with a scorecard of the states that emerged out front in the fierce competition for federal Race to the Top education funding. GE chose New Orleans after a site selection process that scrutinized hundreds of locations.
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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 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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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.
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Enhancing Campus Security Using Locks with 180-degree Indication Trim
BD+C
JUNE 4, 2024
Schlage While campus security and safety includes many aspects in and around the built environment, the door to a classroom or office has proven to be an essential line of defense against active shooters or other life safety threats. This school was an early beta site for the new Schlage ND Indicator lock.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Alabama – Donghee America Plans $48-Million Fuel Tank Plant In Auburn
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Site preparation for the project began in early March. Earlier this year, Donghee America completed the site selection process by executing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Auburn. Tim is an avid inventor, entrepreneur, innovator, engineer and educator,” said Moon Express CEO Bob Richards. space program.
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57 COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Our judging panel, including leading site selection consultants, evaluates the overall impact of the project and assesses the effectiveness and innovation of the location’s approach to landing the deal. Baxter announced its decision in April and by August 1 ground was already broken on a 1-million- plus-square-foot facility,” he said.
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85 constructionattorneyblog: Architect can't profit from wrongful conduct
Construction Lawyer
AUGUST 19, 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. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site.
Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth. Innovative partnerships among state, regional and local partners, including higher education campuses. Credit: Louisiana Economic Development).
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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 6, 2014
President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense.
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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. The primary goal is to ensure we are on the radar for all major site selection consultants and companies seeking to relocate or expand facilities.
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49 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. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector. Aerospace and defense sector companies paid $7.7
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