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Louisiana governor signs $250 million bill for 29 community college projects

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Louisiana Gov. million for 29 projects at Louisiana Community and Technical College campuses. The funds cover the financing of new technical education programs and construction of new facilities, as well as upgrades and expansion of existing ones. Bobby Jindal signed into law this month a bill that provides $251.6

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development

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Stephen Moret Secretary Louisiana Economic Development. BF: Louisiana keeps moving up in our annual Best Business Climate ranking. SM: The most important have been our efforts to enhance Louisiana’s economic competitiveness. BF: Louisiana’s FastStart program has topped our Workforce Training ranking for four years in a row.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

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Senate Finance Passes Tax Extensions | ENR: Engineering News.

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Earn Continuing Education Credits. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Senate Finance Passes Tax Extensions. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Associations.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Education • BS, Marketing, Louisiana Tech University.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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If natural gas, gumbo and Mardi Gras are the only things that come to mind when you think about Louisiana, think again. Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups.

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