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Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.


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Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.
06/19/2018
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    Workforce Development Training & Talent Acquisition

    Workforce training is still job one for locations vying to compete for high-tech projects, but talent acquisition—a.k.a. recruiting—now is a critical component for success.
    May / June 2018 Issue
    Recent Issues

    May / June 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 3)

    The May / June 2018 Issue features the top workforce training programs and incentives, plus a look at Canada, Nevada, cybersecurity, call centers, and more.
    Bechtel Fairfax County Virginia
    Corporate Headquarters

    Bechtel Consolidating Global HQ In Virginia

    The engineering and construction firm has maintained its operational headquarters in Fairfax County, VA since 2011, consolidation will add 150 jobs.
    Berkeley County South Carolina
    Manufacturing

    JW Aluminum Investing $255M In South Carolina

    The high-quality aluminum manufacturer will create 50 new jobs at its Berkeley County, SC operations.
    Germantown Wisconsin
    Manufacturing

    J.W. Speaker Creating 100 Jobs In Wisconsin

    The lighting manufacturer is investing $46 million in the expansion of its Germantown, WI operations.
    Vineland New Jersey
    Business Report

    Vineland Offers Competitive Advantages In The Garden State

    The food processing sector is thriving in Vineland, a South Jersey gem that offers ease of access to key markets along the East Coast and in Canada.
    Arizona
    Business Report

    SkyBridge Arizona Heralds New Era In Cross-Border Commerce

    The first international air cargo hub to house customs operations for Mexico and the U.S. is expected to create 17,000 jobs in Greater Phoenix.
    Minnesota
    State Focus

    Asian Markets Spur Exports Surge from Minnesota

    More than $7 billion in goods were shipped from Minnesota to Asia in 2017, with shipments to Japan notching a 30 percent increase over the previous year.
    Inland Empire California
    Location Focus

    California: There’s Good Karma In The Valley

    Moreno Valley is booming in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, adding more than 8.4 million square feet of industrial space in the past two years.
    Goodyear, AZ retail sector
    Industry Focus

    Retail: Alive and Kicking

    Reports of the death of the retail sector—a fate that was widely assumed to be the outcome of an exponential increase in online purchases of consumer goods—were more than a bit premature.
    Rochester, New Hampshire
    Site Selection

    Northeast Should Make The Short List

    The Northeast region—including Rochester, NH—has a compelling message of great locations, great talent, and amazing innovation.
    Republic Airways Indianapolis Indiana
    Aerospace & Defense

    Republic Airways Creating Training Campus, Hundreds Of Jobs In Indiana

    The regional airline will establish a U.S.-based flight training academy in Indianapolis that will train hundreds of aviation professionals each year, and plans to create more than 600 jobs in Indiana by 2028.
    Fredericton Siemens cybersecurity
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    Siemens Establishing Cybersecurity Center In New Brunswick

    The Siemens Cybersecurity Centre, located at Knowledge Park in Fredericton, will tap into New Brunswick’s emerging cybersecurity ecosystem and ultimately create up to 60 jobs.
    Mishawaka Indiana
    Automotive

    SF Motors To Create 467 Jobs In Indiana

    The California-based electric vehicle company will establish manufacturing operations at the former AM General facility in Mishawaka, IN.
    biotech
    Feature Story

    U.S. Tax Overhaul Makes Biotech Players Hungry For Big Deals

    Industry analysts are predicting that 2018 will turn out to be a banner year for merger and acquisition activity in the biotech/pharma sector, with up to $200 billion in assets changing hands.
    CGI Lafayette Louisiana
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    CGI Creating 400 New Jobs With Louisiana Expansion

    The global technology firm's expansion in Lafayette will benefit from an incentive package that includes a $5.3 million performance-based grant.
    job seekers moving
    Surveys & Research

    More Than One In Four Job Seekers Willing To Move For A New Job

    San Francisco, New York City are top destinations for workers who want to move; Providence, RI and San Jose have the highest percentage of workers applying to other cities.
    RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation York County SC
    Corporate Headquarters

    RoundPoint Creating 1,100 Jobs At New South Carolina HQ

    The mortgage-servicing company will invest $34 million in a new corporate headquarters in York County, SC.
    Henrico County VA
    Manufacturing

    TemperPack Bringing 141 New Jobs To Virginia

    The packaging company will invest $10.4 million to establish a new manufacturing operation in Henrico County, VA.
    Spartanburg County
    Food Processing

    Keurig Green Mountain Creating New Facility, 500 Jobs In South Carolina

    The coffee company will invest $350 million to build a new, state-of-the art roasting and packaging facility in Spartanburg County, SC. 
    Ephrata, PA
    Automotive

    Spartan Motors Receives Grant For Job Creation In Pennsylvania

    The company's East Coast truck body manufacturing facility expansion will bring nearly 200 jobs to Ephrata, PA over the next three years. 
    Fargo North Dakota
    Biotech & Pharma

    ImmunoPrecise Opens U.S. Headquarters In North Dakota

    The full-service, therapeutic antibody discovery company has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Fargo, ND.
    Lake Charles Louisiana
    Aerospace & Defense

    Citadel Completions Investing $17.6M In Louisiana

    The Southwest Louisiana project will result in more than 600 new direct and indirect jobs as the aerospace company establishes a facility to customize aircraft interiors.
    HudsonAlpha
    Biotech & Pharma

    HudsonAlpha Receives $150,000 Grant For Bioinformatics

    The grant from the Alabama Power Foundation will help HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology introduce bioinformatics to students across the state.
    Dayton TN
    Manufacturing

    Coil Design Corporation To Establish HQ, Manufacturing Operation In Tennessee

    The heating and cooling coil manufacturer will invest $3.4 million and create nearly 70 jobs in Dayton, TN.
    Columbus, GA
    Manufacturing

    Gildan Creating 80 New Jobs In Georgia

    The manufacturer is expanding the specialty yarn production capacity at its Columbus, GA facilities.
    Greater Houston Partnership
    Snapshots

    Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jason Ford, Greater Houston Partnership

    Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology.
    Shreveport Regional Airport
    Aerospace & Defense

    Western Global Airlines Creating 170 Jobs In Louisiana

    The cargo freight carrier will make a $3 million investment to establish its own aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Shreveport Regional Airport.
    Business Facilities LiveXchange
    Event News

    LiveXchange: Noted Economist Predicts Three More Years Of Growth

    In his Keynote Address at Business Facilities’ 14th Annual LiveXchange event, Dr. James F. Smith told attendees that key economic indicators point to up to three more years of growth before the U.S. economy experiences another downturn.
    Connecticut
    Aerospace & Defense

    General Dynamics Electric Boat Investing $800M In Connecticut

    The company will retain and grow its workforce to more than 13,000 jobs over the next 17 years, with help from up to $63 million in state incentives. 
    STEM leaders
    Feature Story

    STEM Leaders

    Locations across the country are racing to make sure their higher ed resources are producing stem-skilled graduates. Here are our picks for the top tier of the leaderboard.
    Louisiana

    Tech Takeover: How Louisiana Has Become a Substantial Hub for Digital Development

    Fortune 250 firm’s Digital Transformation Center represents Louisiana’s largest technology project to date; Louisiana campuses to provide talent pipeline through historic higher education initiative.
    Pinellas Park, Florid
    Aerospace & Defense

    Lockheed Martin Opens New Facility In Florida

    The new manufacturing facility will support F-35 production growth and is expected to bring more than 80 new jobs to Pinellas Park, FL.
    Hazle Township Pennsylvania
    Manufacturing

    IRIS USA Creating 95 Jobs In Pennsylvania

    The injection-molded plastic products manufacturer and distributor will expand operations into Pennsylvania and establish a manufacturing facility in Hazle Township.
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