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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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However, 14 industrial properties are under construction in the market, and once complete, they will add more than one million square feet of inventory. Construction Booming in Mexico: Similarly, Mexico has seen slowed economic growth and experienced a slight increase in vacancy after several industrial facilities were vacated.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Kansas also has no personal property tax, no inventory tax and no franchise tax. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis. In addition, the state offers a payroll withholding tax retention program and sales tax exemptions and recently lowered personal income taxes.

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #52. The proximity of the U.S.

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Icy Hot

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At the conclusion of the World Economic Forum last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia is eager to mine the Arctic for rubles and prepared to partner with other nations to develop its portion of the Arctic zone.

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

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We expect that this growth will continue into the future as the available existing building inventory shrinks and there is a greater need for vacant sites for new development,” said Gromberg. To get ready, many states across the U.S. OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN INDIANA. The program also has two additional tiers of readiness.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. Several key planned development applications were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council during 2012, including the Imperial/Tract 3 and Telfair developments.

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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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To find out more about New York State’s new START-UP NY incentive, read: BF Article: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths. BF Article: Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Lesley Whatley, Director, START-UP NY. Loans may be up to 60% for projects located in Empire Zones or economically distressed area.