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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. Among a number of benefits, this allows Brunswick County to provide industries fully developed shovel-ready sites at low or no cost. Midwest Airports. Overall rail traffic was up 4.5

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BUSINESS REPORT: Hat World Puts Expanded Headquarters In Zionsville, IN

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a retailer and manufacturer of hats and sports apparel, recently announced plans to expand its headquarters and distribution operations in central Indiana, creating up to 758 new jobs over the next 10 years. This] announcement continues to prove why Indiana is the best state in the nation to start or grow a business,” said Gov. “Hat

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the January/February 2014 issue. manufacturing.” manufacturing.”

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Key to the new marketing initiative was a CEO Council-sponsored hosting event for leading corporate real estate executives, site selection consultants and media outlets, which included a reception at Nova Southeastern University’s new $50-million Oceanographic Center. Cabela’s site is part of Nebraska Technology Park. The company $7.2-million

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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FOOD PROCESSING FLOURISHES IN PUBLIC-POWER INDIANA COMMUNITIES. Public power communities across Indiana are fertile ground for advanced agriculture products, both for food and beverage manufacturing. Moving products from Indiana is both expedient and cost-effective. Indiana Lt. Photo: Indiana Municipal Power Agency.).