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By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. The Cape Coral Westin will soon bring a new conference center on this site, attracting visitors from around the world. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Credit: City of Cape Coral).

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The project will consist of modular biomass-to-gasoline refineries in Alexandria, Natchitoches and a site to be determined. Cool Planet will begin construction in January 2014, with the first site at the Port of Alexandria beginning operations in late 2014. Rocky Mountains U.S.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Today we are fulfilling our commitment to stay in Roanoke, Virginia, create more opportunities, and support the community,” said PowerSchool Chief Executive Officer Hardeep Gulati. The company is a 2016 graduate of VEDP’s award-winning Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. (Photo: PowerSchool).

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

This challenge will require a significant number of adults to enroll in educational programs, but it is a goal that has the full support of Iowa’s business community, educational system and governor’s office. IOWA’S CERTIFIED SITES PROGRAM. Industrial sites in 17 communities are third-party certified as ready for development.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. “Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”

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JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. supply chain.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

I n order to attract new development, locations have to be prepared for it and have sites that are ready to hit the ground running. are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. States across the U.S.

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JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. Terry McAuliffe took office in 2014, efforts have been focused on transforming the state’s workforce programs and fostering talent development strategies to ensure companies’ long-term success. Since VA Gov. In August 2014, Gov.

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percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 2016 study of 18 blue-chip tech employers conducted by PayScale found that most had fewer than 30 percent female employees; none had 50 percent or more. Tech talent remains in high demand—and skilled workers know it. Embrace diversity and inclusion.

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MAY 18, 2016

In Lafayette, CGI is solving complex business and IT challenges for clients seeking services from a technology partner that shares a common time zone, language and understanding of client business operations. CGI selected Lafayette in April 2014 after a nearly two-year site-selection process that evaluated locations across the U.S.

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APRIL 12, 2016

By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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DECEMBER 22, 2015

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2016 and GM Financial will begin occupying the building in the first quarter of 2017. “As The San Antonio location was selected based on several factors, including a strong workforce, an ideal time zone that can service customers across the U.S., General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

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Potential impacts to the CM range from increased efficiencies on site, to loss of project control and increased legislation. The UK government 2016 deadline for BIM implementation on all UK public construction projects almost guarantees BIM in the future.

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MAY 12, 2016

By Ed Felton From the March/April 2016 Issue. LIMA is serviced by both Southwest and American Airlines and just recently National Airlines announced it will start flying to Puerto Rico in June of 2016. Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is our Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. Between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016, the U.S. Among major announcements was an expansion by Cummins for their high-horsepower engines.

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And though skyscrapers certainly aren’t new to Toronto, a recent construction boom is drastically changing the already impressive skyline, making the city one of the biggest construction sites in all of North America. from 2016 to 2021. from 2016-2021 , and 80% of new residents came from other countries. Investment.

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MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Boar’s Head Brand is set to open their 150,000-square-foot premium delicatessen product manufacturing and research facility in early 2016. Their 64-acre site is located in the New Castle–Henry County Industrial Park just two miles north of Interstate 70.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Founded in 2001, Jersey City, NJ-based AvePoint serves over 14,000 organizations and 3 million Office 365 users in five continents across all industry sectors, with focused practices in the energy and utilities; financial services; healthcare and pharmaceuticals; and public sector industries. .”

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The company is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Read Frontier Secure Growing In Virginia on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Film + Music Office. Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. § 632): The U.S. TAX INCENTIVES.

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MAY 15, 2013

Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. The sites, which will use advanced technology to help fulfill customer orders, will be located in the cities of Coppell, Haslet and Schertz. “We GDP (All Industry 2011): $1.3

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APRIL 19, 2016

POSCO’s planned facility is a good fit for our port and its operation will create new business for other port companies,” said Rich Cooper, chief executive officer of the Ports of Indiana. Read South Korean Steel Processor Adding 60 Jobs In Indiana on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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billion ethane cracker complex on the same 250 acres the MEG and headquarters office will be located. Working with our partners in the Louisiana governor’s office and Louisiana Economic Development, we’ve been able to get the attention of some of the world’s best companies. Lotte’s CEO said the company took notice. “We

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AUGUST 30, 2017

percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9

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However, safety incidents at construction sites on roadways and highways have been on the rise. Construction safety and health research firm, CPWR noted in its Q2 2018 report that from 2011 to 2016, 609 workers lost their lives at road work zones across the United States. Mixed-use developments, featuring retail.,

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JANUARY 27, 2014

“Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. The company expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of this year and begin tire production by 2016. manufacturing.”

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APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Rail service is available throughout the County, with direct access at several sites and industrial parks. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. Valeo Engine Cooling, Inc.

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JUNE 5, 2014

As a member of the European Super League of biomedical clusters, and the European City of Science for 2016, Manchester offers excellent international connectivity and unique gateway organizations and support systems to help companies gain an important foothold in the National Health Service (NHS). A GLOBAL GATEWAY IN THE UK.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Alabama got a turbocharged boost to the top of our automotive scoreboard from the Alabama Industrial Development Training [AIDT] program, an innovative leader in workforce training initiatives that specializes in developing on-site training facilities for key industries, including aerospace, ship-building and automotive. customers,” Prof.

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The International Office at the IEDA offers financial assistance to eligible Iowa small businesses to help companies market their products and services to a global audience.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

TEN INDUSTRIAL SITES ARE DEVELOPMENT-READY. With the addition of six certified industrial sites—bringing the total to 10 —Iowa jumps to the top of the list for companies looking for Midwest expansion, a low cost of doing business and a talented labor pool. Branstad in a July 2015 statement.

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APRIL 6, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Getting ready for Post-Panamax container vessels from the expanded Panama Canal, The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is adding four new cranes in 2016 and an additional four in 2018, to bring the total to 30 ship-to-shore cranes. percent compared to 2014.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site. At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9

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APRIL 12, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. It’s also massively multilingual with more than 130 languages spoken in the course of business every day and has a foreign trade zone and intermodal inland port. Source: Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development). C onsistent. Predictable.

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The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. At the time, this solar installation was the largest single-site industrial project in California and one of the largest in the country. gigawatt hours of electricity a year.

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APRIL 5, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. The City offers affordable land and buildings in the center of Southern California along two national interstate highways and is seeking international investors for technology/science park development, new office projects, medical projects, retail, restaurant and hotel development.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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