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AUGUST 1, 2014

Top products exported from the region were transportation equipment, machinery, except electrical, computer and electronics, and electrical equipment, appliance and components. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is the first port on the U.S. Nearly 50 shipping lines connect the Port of Virginia to the world’s primary ports.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Edward Lee McCallum, Jr was born in Roanoke, Virginia. He pulled it off flawlessly. Anyone who attended Ed’s unscheduled talk no doubt thought he’d spent weeks preparing it. He was the son of Edward Lee McCallum, Sr. and the late Iris Snyder McCallum. The post Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013 appeared first on Business Facilities.

South Carolina 66

South Carolina Consulting Defense Zoning 66

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JULY 24, 2019

Austin hosts the Army Futures Command, cybersecurity firms, transportation technology, life sciences and health tech and companies innovating in film, gaming and music. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare. NORTHERN VA IS DATA CENTRAL.

Metro 108

Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Rounding out the top five in Best Business Climate are Virginia, which is luring major government contractors to relocate their headquarters to the state (Northrop made the move, and VA is courting Lockheed); Florida, where Gov. Virginia maintained its leadership in our Economic Growth Potential category with a second-place finish.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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MARCH 28, 2014

The nearby Port of Virginia in Hampton Rhodes offers a deep-water gateway to the global economy. The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

Virginia 45

Virginia Washington Infrastructure Baltimore 45

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JANUARY 8, 2014

The winners are: the University of Alaska; the state of Nevada; Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY; North Dakota Department of Commerce; Texas A&M University (Corpus Christi); and a collaboration between Virginia Tech and NJ’s Rutgers University. The post The Drone Age appeared first on Business Facilities. Far West U.S.

NJ 47

NJ Airports Ohio North Dakota 47

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

The two remaining sites were in the middle of heavily traveled air corridors in the East: New York’s Mohawk Valley and Virginia Tech (in a joint effort with Rutgers University in New Jersey). Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected? Apple pickers, get ready to duck.

North Dakota 69

North Dakota New York Commercial Site 69

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APRIL 15, 2014

SB 1128 builds upon the current sales tax exemption program administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) by including “advanced manufacturing” companies in industries such as biotechnology, computers, appliances, machinery, furniture, fabricated metals and transportation goods.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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JULY 23, 2018

Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.

Metro 98

Metro South Carolina New Jersey North Carolina 98

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MARCH 21, 2014

HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products. Expand infrastructure connected with existing fleets, public transit and transportation corridors.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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APRIL 12, 2016

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. Andrew Cuomo. ACHIEVEMENT IN WORKFORCE TRAINING.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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APRIL 5, 2016

The fund’s footprint is the 32-county greater Pittsburgh region, comprising parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. Second to Atlanta, Pittsburgh was cited for its low housing costs, good public transportation and revitalized waterfront. A Magnet for Millennials. Four Companies Growing in Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania 40

Pennsylvania Deals Security Employment 40

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Seeking to overcome the advantage held by aero-defense hubs like Dayton, two states that aren’t even adjacent to each other have decided to pool their resources and submit a joint bid for the UAV test program. Southwest Virginia Drones FAA unmanned aerial vehicles' ” The Washington, D.C. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. -

Ohio 49

Ohio New Jersey Virginia Maryland 49

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. Ashburn, Virginia. With her diverse background of skills, Isabel is able to approach the needs of transportation authorities from an integrated system level perspective. Virginia Department of Transportation. Richmond, Virginia. Nima Jafari.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

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JUNE 13, 2022

On the heels of President Biden's June 6 action to accelerate clean energy development, DOE announces solar energy research project investments.

Industrial 110

Industrial New Mexico Hawaii Maine 110

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Because nearly half of the automatic sequester cuts are earmarked to hit the Pentagon’s budget, the job-loss pain will be felt most severely in states that are home to the aerospace/defense industry and other critical military supply-chain facilities. Most Vulnerable States (job losses/sequester budget cuts).

Budgeting 51

Budgeting Budget Montana Defense 51