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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Generally these sites are leased.

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

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Memphis’ five Class I railroads have in recent years invested more than $500 million in new or expanded rail systems, which already bring more than 200 trains through Memphis each day.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. PORT OF VIRGINIA: READY FOR POST-PANAMAX SINCE 2006. The Port has had 50-foot-deep channels since 2006 and all of its berths are at 50-feet.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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The Black Forest Industrial Park, a 52-acre AdvantageSite in Ozark, AL, features a 29,580-square-foot building that is for sale or lease and can be adapted to clients’ specifications. The park also has a 29,580-square foot spec building that is for sale or lease and can be finished to the clients’ specifications. We’ve been successful.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The Port has had 50-foot-deep channels since 2006 and all of its berths are at 50-feet. The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is the first port on the U.S.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease 199 hospitals in 29 states with approximately 30,000 licensed beds. Founded in 2006, SolarCity has more than 200,000 residential customers throughout 18 states. Community Health Systems (CHS), Inc. Bill Haslam applauds as Community Health Systems Chairman and CEO Wayne T.

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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. Railroad Spurs.

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