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OCTOBER 11, 2017

That’s the current industry standard, a window that may continue to shrink as nanotech moves from the lab to the market. CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago has made a lot of really serious investments across a variety of sectors to become a top technology cluster,” said McDermott. “We Photo: shutterstock.com).

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. The rapid and widespread adoption of mobile and social technologies within the last three years has changed the way customers and companies interact with one another—driving fundamental transformations to business processes and applications.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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JUNE 22, 2016

Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. The state’s educational institutions are a selling point for companies considering expanding or locating in Virginia. Since VA Gov.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

For a list of the top Fortune 500 companies with major facilities in Pittsburgh, see chart below.]. Revenue for Fortune 500 is generally done by calendar year, and some companies' fiscal years do not align with the calendar year. Source: Fortune; last updated: May 7, 2012.). Pittsburgh, PA.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Certified Capital Company Program (CAPCO): Promotes investment in Alabama-based businesses by creating several venture capital funds required to invest in Alabama companies. architectural and engineering, interest incurred during construction, etc.).

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. The company’s new 1.5-million-square-foot manufacturing.”

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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MAY 12, 2016

Eight investment entities were competitively selected to invest in technology companies and other high growth firms throughout New York State. Innovate NY funding may not exceed $500,000 per investment or $750,000 in the case of any individual biotechnology related company.

New York 40

New York Innovation New York City Airports 40

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JUNE 5, 2014

Manchester has it all, from some of the world’s most advanced centers for the study of major diseases, to labs exploring new ways to analyze health data and the National Graphene Institute, which promises to unlock revolutionary applications for the use of the super-strong, ultra-light wonder material, graphene. Then, it’s back to the U.S.,

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68

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MARCH 22, 2016

The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Companies need to resolve the issues surrounding several sets of factors. This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety. The newest addition in Greenwood is a 66,000-square-foot distribution center for MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of energy efficient lighting solutions.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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MARCH 21, 2014

The credit will follow the income generated by the project and, therefore, will be allowed to “pass-through” entities such as: corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, etc. A company may have any number of projects in Alabama, as long as each project meets the statutory requirements for a qualifying project.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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APRIL 22, 2013

According to the most recent biotechnology report published by Ernst & Young, the sales in established biotech markets grew more than 10 percent in 2012. However, mostly big enterprises profited from this inflow whereas small- and medium-sized companies still have to suffer from a depletion of seed money since the Recession.

Florida 63

Florida New Jersey Maryland Utah 63

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JULY 23, 2013

A number of companies have announced expansions and/or relocations to the Carolinas in the recent past. The company designs and produces reusable packing solutions for clients that include General Motors, Ford, BMW and Yamaha. The company plans to create 150 jobs and invest more than $15.2 percent, its lowest in four years.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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APRIL 8, 2014

Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. Regions strong in alternative energy also are getting serious about installing new transmission grids to get new energy to market. By Jenny Vickers and Jack Rogers. Corbett said.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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APRIL 12, 2016

The consortium consists of both local and world-class companies experienced in delivering major public infrastructure works. and Walsh Investors, LLC will provide financing and long-term management for the project, while the construction work will be led by a joint venture team of Walsh Construction Company and Granite Construction Company.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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MARCH 12, 2014

In this feature, Business Facilities examines several state workforce development programs that are rising to the top. Across the country, workforce development has risen to the top of many state economic development agendas. Navy to construct 10 new warships.

Alabama 55

Alabama Louisiana Georgia Pennsylvania 55

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Month after month, the Lone Star State tops rankings for business climate, job growth and growing communities. These programs provide companies moving to or relocating within Texas opportunities at workforce development programs, tax incentives and grants above and beyond what can be offered at the local level. Credit: Lubbock EDA.).

Texas 49

Texas Education Airports Zoning 49

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

When the Panama Canal expansion is complete in 2015, supersized post-Panamax ships from Asia will be able to traverse the canal and, for the first time, have direct all-water shipping access to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast. markets via train or truck. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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JUNE 6, 2014

The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute, to be build on the northern end of Goose Island, will research ways to make factories more efficient and improve military readiness, including the use of big data and supercomputing to solve manufacturing problems. Durbin says the lab will revolutionize the way the U.S.

Chicago 45

Chicago Innovation Design Illinois 45

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

With this issue, Business Facilities ‘ annual Rankings Report marks an important milestone: It seems like only yesterday that we began our yearly tradition of separating who’s on top from who’s not, but this is is our 10th annual Rankings Report. TN is Race to the Top Leader. funding in the first three years of the program.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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AUGUST 1, 2014

We also configured our Renewable Energy Leaders category to rank the metros that are using the most renewable energy, with some surprising results (hint: the top-ranked metro is the home of the oil bidness). (To Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.).

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

percent annually from 2013 to 2015, outpacing the national average of 2.46 Haslam introduced the Tennessee Promise in 2015. More than 16,000 students enrolled in the Tennessee Promise for the fall of 2015. There has been an 81 percent retention rate among the 2015-2016 class of Tennessee Promise students.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

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AUGUST 5, 2019

Certified shovel-ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Iowa’s costs for equipment rental, construction, payroll, workers’ compensation and utilities are all below the national average.

Site 87

Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

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AUGUST 30, 2017

Over the 40 years this statistical data has been collected, the jobless rate in New England has rarely exceeded the U.S. The city rezoned the acreage for maximum density and favorable construction conditions beneficial to commercial developers. percent, Massachusetts’ 3.7 percent, Vermont’s 3.3 percent, New Hampshire’s 2.8 The NH Dept.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). Lotte’s CEO said the company took notice. “We By the BF Staff.

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. aerospace market for the future. Joe Company made Florida an ideal location for GKN.”. advanced manufacturing.

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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JULY 15, 2014

Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64