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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Since taking office in January 2012, Gov. Phil Bryant’s goal has been to build a stronger, more competitive Mississippi. Energy production is one of the largest economic engines in Mississippi, providing 28,000 jobs. Mississippi Gov. I’d like to thank Mississippi as well for a very warm welcome.”. “I By Ed Feldman.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. In May, Gov.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Photo: Joe Andrucyk, Executive Office of the Governor). MCEC uses statute enabled financing authority to leverage private capital investments and provide financing to assist residential, commercial, municipal, and not-for-profit consumers. Photo: Harford County Office of Economic Development). Larry Hogan, with Lt.

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

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The Internet company received a $2-million incentive package (tied to job-creation commitments) for its relocation to the 100,000-square-foot office. The Back Office/Call Center effort involves the owners of the major office buildings and office parks in the city to do collaborative marketing and research.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Interstates 64, 65, 70 and 74 all provide access to points along some of the most vital highway corridors east of the Mississippi.

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State by 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. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The Research Program.

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