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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you saw Detroit, MI sitting at No. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side. cities for job-skills training.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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Electrical Appliances ($4.7 The BOI has divided Thailand into three zones each with a different incentive package to accelerate development in disadvantaged regions. Corporations from various industries, such as KPMG, General Electric, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Johnson & Johnson, are found in Thailand. Plastics Resins ($8.5