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

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percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 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. percent in 2013 and 8.3

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Largest Cities (2011): Houston, 2,145,146; San Antonio, 1,359,758; Dallas, 1,223,229; Austin, 820,611; Fort Worth, 758,738. Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. Tabbed Out now has a partnership with T.G.I.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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When completed, the Arlington Downs mixed-use development will bring over 650 luxury residences, a new hotel, a water park and over 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to Arlington Heights. Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. Photo: Village of Arlington Heights.). Both Paylocity and Aurico Reports, Inc.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Slow economic growth has kept the percentage low, but the supply chain sector has made great strides in productivity, asset utilization and inventory management in the past three years.” There is no inventory tax, which is particularly advantageous to distribution companies. “Logistics costs as a percentage of GDP in the U.S.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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Within the sector, other local companies offer solutions for practical issues; for example, Truno is a leader in retail technology solutions for grocery stores, and Tyler Technologies produces software for more than 15,000 state and local governments. Another industry making significant strides is manufacturing.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Fortune 500 oilfield services company Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston and plays a critical role in the Eagle Ford Shale. Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. Retailers in Waxahachie have enjoyed success for decades and continue to prosper today.

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