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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The local economic development office for Rochester, NH led the Recruitment Team for the project, and persevered during a two year selection and negotiation process, managing a complex package of deliverables. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Eder Gallardo , 35, VP, Edward’s Homes of El Paso, El Paso, Texas. Edward’s Homes of El Paso. El Paso, Texas. . Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . . Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Austin, TX tops the list, followed by El Paso, McCallen and Houston. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. Broward County, FL (Zone 25) and El Paso (Zone 68) took top honors in the Top FTZs (Exports) category.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Midland is located in the heart of West Texas, half way between Fort Worth and El Paso. The location on I-20, rail served by Union Pacific and Foreign Trade Zone #165 makes Midland a prime location for distribution and manufacturing. The Foreign-Trade Zone Program adds to Port Freeport’s appeal.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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The wind boom in Texas was assisted by the expansion of the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS), use of designated Competitive Renewable Energy Zones and expedited transmission grid construction. Minnesota also is in the process of negotiating contracts with grantees for its NextGen Energy program. First Solar Inc.