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

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Updated May 9, 2001. If the Department of the Interior approves the project as meeting federal guidelines, the next step in the process would be negotiating a contract with the Office of California Governor Jerry Brown. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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In the decade encompassing 2001 to 2011, Midland, TX, had the highest annual average growth rate in the nation at 9.1 The firm has signed new 20-year contracts with two large Japanese power companies to export liquefied natural gas from the facility and is reportedly in negotiations with a U.S. percent, increasing from $5.3

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. E15 is a blend of 15 percent ethanol and can be used in all vehicles manufactured in 2001 or after. Minnesota also is in the process of negotiating contracts with grantees for its NextGen Energy program.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. Railroad Spurs. The terms are negotiated specific to each firm’s individual needs and situation with a maximum limit of 3% of Capital Expenditures. Currently there are two MRZs in Arizona. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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THE ARIZONA COMPETITIVENESS PACKAGE (HB 2001) is a brand new incentive package which includes the following new incentive programs and updates: QUALITY JOBS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Provides Arizona income tax credits for companies creating new jobs and investing in Arizona. be at least 21 years old and have no criminal record.

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