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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. In May, Gov.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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This challenge will require a significant number of adults to enroll in educational programs, but it is a goal that has the full support of Iowa’s business community, educational system and governor’s office. In addition, it is also focused on helping companies that conduct business with the department of defense diversify their business.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. You know if the white shirt should go to Kansas and the blue shirt should go to Chicago or the other way around.”.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Texas still rules the roost in Installed Wind Power Capacity, while Minnesota and Kansas have made great strides in increasing the percentage of their overall energy needs now being serviced by wind farms. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. This brings total U.S. Here’s a sampling: no. 2 in Data Center Leaders, no.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Kansas gusts up two notches into third place, despite a Koch Bros.-financed Of that total, nearly 30,000 have settled in rural areas, according to a report from Canada’s Office of the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism. Gary Herbert took office in 2009 (replacing Jon Huntsman, who was named U.S. 2 at 26 percent).

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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The excellent support we have received from Bay County EDA, Governor Rick Scott’s office, higher educational partners and The St. Its aluminum will supply the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. Metropolitan areas within six hours of the County include Kansas City, Denver, Des Moines, Oklahoma City and Sioux Falls.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. The benefit depends on the tier in which the company locates.

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