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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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percent in 2001 to an estimated 31 percent in 2013. With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S. 15 minutes to Paine Field Airport and air cargo facilities. 45 minutes to Sea-Tac International Airport. FLORIDA: GATEWAY TO SPACE.

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In Remembrance of Bill Pulte, a Housing Giant

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Starting out as a carpenter while still in high school, Pulte built his first home, a five-room bungalow, near the Detroit City Airport, when he was just 18, with the help of five friends. In 1972, the company began offering its own financing to homebuyers at competitive mortgage rates. billion purchase of Del Webb in 2001.

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

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CPRT will secure private financing for the residential building, which will also be an asset of the WMF. After China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, the development of the automobile market further accelerated. The approximately $30.5 million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100 percent of the project costs. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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That’s well above the approximately $1 billion in aluminum-related projects announced 2001-2013. Its infrastructure includes 20 interstates and major highways, rail networks, barge traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, six commercial airports and dozens of regional airports. Those projects total more than $2.6

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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E15 is a blend of 15 percent ethanol and can be used in all vehicles manufactured in 2001 or after. The project is self-financed by Solaro Energy President and CEO Dennis Grubb. The state’s solar financing model relies on one of the most aggressive Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) in the country.