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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Businesses in an FTZ may see a reduction in duties on labor, overhead and profit. It is accessible to barge traffic year round with slack water access to the barge berthing area and rail access to the Canadian National Railroad. Navy to the port in 2001 increasing the size of the port to more than 2,000 acres. FTZs jumped 24.8

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Since 2001, the number of jobs in the U.S. Local access to Indiana’s wealth of educational and workforce development resources is simplified through the Hendricks College Network, a non-profit partnership between the business community and postsecondary institutions that develop specialized training programs. has grown by just 3.2

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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. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. In addition, the non-profit organization must receive 75% of its income from out-of-state sources.

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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 For companies requiring rail, Greenville can be accessed by virtually every major railroad line. Experience that same success for your business by making Waxahachie your company’s home. percent, increasing from $5.3

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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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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. So evolved is Louisiana’s pipeline infrastructure that the state’s No. times that of the Nos.