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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council. A related reporting requirement for Public Service Commission is delayed three years until July 1, 2022.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. In 2011, New Mexico created a six-mile overweight cargo zone around the Santa Teresa port-of-entry.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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From the March/April 2014 issue. In 2013, 459,380 kilowatt (KW) hours were generated by wind farms in Nebraska, a number that is expected to reach 534,380 KW hours in 2014. In January 2014, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8-billion By Jenny Vickers and Jack Rogers. The state also has no renewable portfolio standard.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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Retail Business in Charlotte and for its Global Technology & Operations organization in Cary. In January of 2013, the Oconee County Economic Development Commission released its new five-year strategic plan for economic development. Lastly, the county bought a 100-acre rail-served industrial site within a New Market Tax Credit Zone.