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Mississippi: A Winning Recipe

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A winning formula needs the right ingredients, and Mississippi has all of them. From a skilled and productive workforce to the state’s low corporate tax rate, Mississippi’s pro-business environment fosters growth and attracts new investment. Mississippi also will become one of the top tire producing states in the U.S.

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September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)

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Mississippi Has the Winning Ticket | Mississippi has proven time and again that it has a winning combination—including a skilled workforce, low tax rates and one-stop permitting process—for stimulating corporate growth and success. To subscribe to BF , visit this link.

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

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Through the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME), an industry-led apprentice-style program, students gain experience with a potential permanent employer while continuing their education at no cost to the student. MADE IN MISSISSIPPI MEANS QUALITY.

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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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James Parish surrounds one of the biggest bends of the Mississippi River, where the waterway turns toward New Orleans halfway downstream from Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge. billion ethylene production facility along the Mississippi River in Southeastern Louisiana. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.

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The US Supreme Court’s AZ Immigration Decision Could Spell Trouble For The Construction Industry

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A pointed summary of law’s effects is found in the above-linked WSJ article: The Legal Arizona Workers Act requires employers to use a federal system called E-Verify to check employees’ legal status. It says the state can revoke charters or licenses from employers that repeatedly hire noncitizens lacking work permits.

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Nucor Direct Reduced Iron Plant Completed In St. James Parish, LA

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The $750 million plant is the first of a potential five-phase project in the parish, which is located on the Mississippi River approximately 60 miles north of New Orleans. billion and total direct employment would reach 1,250. James Parish. Should all five phases be developed, Nucor’s total investment would reach $3.4

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Through our help with site selection, fast-track permitting and streamlined processes for eligible projects, your business will be off to a strong start. With one-third of the U.S. population accessible in an overnight’s drive, Harford County, Maryland is perfectly positioned to reach your customers.