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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. TN TOPS IN BUSINESS CLIMATE. In May, Gov.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Iowa remains the undisputed champ of traditional ethanol production, but the Hawkeye State has laid down a marker it’s not sitting on its hands as the future of ethanol unfolds: Iowa is second only to Alabama in leading the way to commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Mercedes is a great cheerleader for Alabama.”.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The Internet company received a $2-million incentive package (tied to job-creation commitments) for its relocation to the 100,000-square-foot office. The Back Office/Call Center effort involves the owners of the major office buildings and office parks in the city to do collaborative marketing and research.

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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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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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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H&A Public Incentive Legislation Update

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The Alabama legislature had a very active 2012 session in terms of economic development initiatives. The legislation re-establishes California’s international trade offices in order to drive exports and increase direct foreign investment in the Golden State. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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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. Culpeper’s five strategically located Tech Zones provide incentives to qualified technology zone businesses. Since VA Gov.