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Debut of the AME Manufacturing Job Board Announced

Debut of the AME Manufacturing Job Board Announced

Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) AME Manufacturing Job Board a resource for job seekers and manufacturing companies.

AME Launches Adopt-a-School Educational Initiative for Manufacturers

AME Launches Adopt-a-School Educational Initiative for Manufacturers

Educational initiative connects manufacturers with students to provide high school, college students with access to hands-on learning experiences.

Plastics Industry Lauds House for R+D Tax Credit Permanent Extension

Plastics Industry Lauds House for R+D Tax Credit Permanent Extension

Permanent tax credit means job growth, higher wages, increased innovation.

Alternative Energy

Eleven Sates Generated Electricity from Nonhydro Renewables at Double U.S. Average

About 6.2% of U.S. electricity supplies in 2013 were generated from nonhydro renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal,

The Climate Group, SEIA Join Forces to Expand Solar, Reduce Pollution

The Climate Group, SEIA Join Forces to Expand Solar, Reduce Pollution

“I LIKE SOLAR” initiative result of solar energy’s widespread popularlity: Hart poll shows 9 out of 10 Americans favor more solar deployment.

AME Works to Attract Larger Workforce to Growing Manufacturing Industries

AME Works to Attract Larger Workforce to Growing Manufacturing Industries

AME connects experienced workers with new job openings and is working with high schools to promote manufacturing as a desirable career option.

AWEA: Wind Energy Delivers Record Construction Numbers

AWEA: Wind Energy Delivers Record Construction Numbers

Wind energy a growing piece of the mainstream U.S. electricity mix, with a record number of projects, billions of dollars of private investment.

Chemicals

U.S. Chemical Production Expanded in February; Growth in Six of Seven Regions

American Chemistry Council reports the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) grew 0.3% in Feb. following flat growth in Jan.

Four Virginia Businesses Receive Awards for Offshore Wind Power Research

Four Virginia Businesses Receive Awards for Offshore Wind Power Research

Awards of $860,000 having a total value of $3M+ will accelerate development of offshore wind power, associated industry supply chain.

AWEA Hosts Regional Summit in Maine, the Northeast Hub for Wind Energy

AWEA Hosts Regional Summit in Maine, the Northeast Hub for Wind Energy

Maine has emerged as the Northeast hub for wind energy as a result of recent Power Purchase Agreements signed with MA and CT.