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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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The Texas model of low taxes, smart regulations and fair courts continues to attract world-class companies like athenahealth looking to expand their operations,” Gov. The company extended its lease in Greenway Plaza in March of 2013. The state provided $5 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to close the deal. Perry said.

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‘I feel a lot better than I sound’: Val Kilmer opens up about his battle with throat cancer and his love life and admits he’s actually ‘very shy’ despite his famous former girlfriends that include Cher, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie

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‘You have to be committed with a woman that’s as dynamic and as committed to their work as someone like Cindy Crawford who was the number one model on the planet at the time,’ he told GMA. . He set up an art factory in Brentwood and with a new lease on life, he feels he is no longer a slave to love and a hopeless romantic.

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

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However, analysts say higher interest rates and a glut of cars coming off leases (which will crowd used-car lots with late-model vehicles available at discounts) could act as a damper on new-car sales. These larger vehicles account for more than half of U.S. The industry’s seasonal adjusted annual selling pace fell to 17.3 the ES 350.

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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Based on an economic impact study using Georgia Tech LOCI software and IMPLAN models, the Pinewood Atlanta Studios project is anticipated to create a direct economic impact of $391 million over its first five years of operation. million to lease, renovate and equip a 56,800 square-foot facility in Munster. million BTOP grant.

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

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These combined projects will result in more than $221 million in new capital investment, 1000 new jobs, 2,000 retained jobs and more than 423,000 square feet of newly constructed or leased space. Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive package. Perry said.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. Small Producer Credit (AS 43.55.024(c)): Credit of up to $12 million per year for taxpayers incurring eligible oil and gas lease expenditures in North Slope operations.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. The program offers the following incentives: Transaction Privilege Tax Exemption (TPT Exemption) on purchased qualifying equipment and leased or rented qualifying equipment. TAX EXEMPTIONS.

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