Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

In this year’s Metro Rankings Report, we’ve taken note of the crucial role exports are playing in the Recovery for many locations by charting their success in two of our rankings categories, Exports Growth Leaders and Exports Recovery Leaders. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking. From the July/August 2014 issue.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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APRIL 15, 2014

Metro: Capital investment of at least $5 million and at least 25 new jobs. million, not to exceed $5,000 per employee trained in metro areas and $8,000 per employee trained in rural areas. This program allows an approved business to offer an income tax credit to investors purchasing an equity investment in the business.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. EQUITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: Targeted toward new, technology-based businesses that pay wages in excess of the state or county average wage. Borrowers inject 10 percent in the form of cash or equity in real estate. Employees must be Arkansas taxpayers.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75