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BUSINESS NEWS BOEING SELECTS TRIUMPH GROUP AS MAJOR SUPPLIER FOR ITS U.S. AIR FORCE T-X OFFER Boeing has selected Triumph Group, Inc. as a major supplier for its T-X Air Force training jet. If the Air Force awards the contract to Boeing, Triumph’s Aerospace Structures business unit, located in Red Oak, Texas, will supply the wing, vertical tail, and horizontal tail structures, with opportunities for additional work, generating 950 direct and indirect jobs. “Providing our military with the newest and most advanced training system is crucial to preparing future generations of warfighters,” said Congressman Joe Barton, who represents the 6th District in Texas where Triumph Aerospace Structures is located. “I would like to thank Triumph and Boeing for their commitment to our national defense and for promoting our community and jobs right here in the 6th District.” This announcement follows Boeing’s May 15 decision to assemble T-X at its St. Louis facility. “This opportunity secures economic growth for the community and attracts the best and brightest talent with highly-skilled jobs locally and across the nation,” said Congressman Pete Sessions, chairman of the Rules Committee. “Texas is open for business building the right choice for the next U.S. Air Force trainer with Boeing and Triumph Group.” The first two new, purpose-built T-X aircraft have proven the design’s low-risk, performance and repeatability in manufacturing. “Boeing T-X is a new, flexible design that meets the requirements of the U.S. Air Force,” said Karl Jeppesen, vice president of Supplier Management for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “Triumph Group is a long-standing supplier to Boeing, teaming with us on iconic programs such as V-22 Osprey and C-17 Globemaster III. It takes partnerships like this to win and position us for a bold, bright future, and we are proud to welcome Triumph as a major supplier and member of this team.” Triumph Group designs, engineers,

manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. “We are excited for the opportunity to support the great men and women who serve and defend our country. Along with Boeing, we are ready to provide the best option for the T-X program,” said Dan Crowley, Triumph Group president and CEO. Boeing T-X is a training system designed specifically for the Air Force training mission. It will replace the service’s fleet of aging T-38 aircraft. The initial acquisition, for 350 aircraft and the associated ground based training and support, is valued at up to $16 billion. Initial operating capability is planned for 2024. The contract award is expected by the end of the year. ISG LANDS SECOND-STRAIGHT HONOR ON THE DES MOINES REGISTER’S TOP PLACES TO WORK LIST The Des Moines Register recently released its rankings for the 2017 150 Top Places to Work survey results with ISG (Hot Firm #10 for 2017), a multi-disciplinary Midwest firm with three Iowa offices, moving up 30 spots to land in the top 50 among the small business group. In its second straight feature, the coveted ranking, which is shared with the area’s most reputable and humble companies, comes after a recent office move and expansion in Des Moines’ East Village, and formal shift to an ESOP structure. “It’s incredible when I look around our local Des Moines office and can witness the tremendous growth that has gone hand-in- hand with the firm’s increase to more than 250 professionals,” notes ISG Des Moines Office Leader and Associate Principal, Derek Johnson, PE. “Our office happy hours have extended to include the likes of water/ wastewater engineers, landscape architects, planners, water resource specialists, and AV/low voltage and electrical engineers, just to name a few – with an infectious amount of ambition and opportunity on the horizon.”

Administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LCC, ISG received an 88 percent response rate to the Iowa survey, exceeding the industry average by 13 percent. “I think one of the best feedback items from the survey was the fact that 96.8 percent of Iowa ISG professionals noted they would recommend a career at the firm to a friend,” states ISG Storm Lake and Algona Office Leader and Associate Principal, David Doxtad, PE. “We are all owners now, and already so invested in the Iowa communities we serve and schools that mentor local students, that our growth is truly tied to our talent. Whether it be our drone flying around the state to complement projects or hyper realistic virtual reality walk-throughs, we’ve had the opportunity to add some pretty stellar service offerings to the mix.” FLUOR JOINT VENTURE AWARDED BHP COPPER CONCENTRATOR MINING PROJECT IN CHILE Fluor Corporation announced that its joint venture team was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract for BHP’s Spence Growth Option project at the Spence open-cut copper mine in northern Chile. The 50/50 joint venture with SalfaCorp is responsible for the delivery of the 95,000-ton- per-day copper concentrator and associated works. Fluor will book its share of the value in the third quarter of 2017. “Our team has worked closely with BHP since the project’s initial phases to align on the project’s goals and structure with an execution approach that will allow us to safely deliver this important project,” said Tony Morgan, president of Fluor’s Mining & Metals business. “Fluor’s resume includes some of the world’s most significant copper projects. This experience, combined with our integrated solutions approach, brings cost and execution certainty to the project.” Fluor Corporation is a global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and maintenance company that designs, builds, and maintains capital-efficient facilities for its clients on six continents.

candidate’s backup choice does not set either of you up for a healthy relationship. CHERYL HYATT is a co-founder at Hyatt-Fennell. She has over 20 years of experience in executive search. She can be reached at chyatt@hyatt- fennell.com. “The single most important thing for you to consider is their previous track record. What was their performance while at your company? Did they bump along the bottom or continually exceed expectations?”

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raise morale of the rest of your staff, as they see the company values its employees. 3)What have they done in the meantime? Did they leave to pursue a degree or additional training? Rehiring an employee who has gained new skills and perspective, yet has insight into your company, is a strategic move; however, an employee who has had short stints at other organizations may be chronically unsatisfied. 4)Why are they applying now? Maybe you previously lacked growth opportunities, but have a new venture that they are an ideal candidate for. Be aware of employees who may be desperate and are turning to an old standby. Being a

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