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The Drone Age

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The six sites were tasked by the FAA with conducting “critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace in the next several years.” A few months ago, Bezos himself seemed to acknowledge this reality when he announced that Amazon is investing $1.5

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Noting that the rolling pasture land was less than 20 miles from Atlanta’s international airport, the Pinewood team indicated it was a feasible location for their new studio complex. All told, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $146.5 million through the KJRA.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. Tax credits must be applied for annually, after initial certification, and will be adjusted to reflect the actual of number of employees that qualify each year. New Economy Jobs Tax Credits are not transferable.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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GA companies can implement Work Ready two ways—through job profiling and Work Ready Certificates. Companies match those profiles to employees’ Work Ready Certificates, which measure core skills, to ensure the right person is placed in the right job. See www.gaworkready.org.

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