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AUGUST 5, 2013

As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements. Thanks to high oil prices and successful hydraulic fracturing drilling techniques, oil production in North Dakota is now six times higher than it was in 2007.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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JANUARY 27, 2014

“Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. In 2007, the statewide economic impact from film was estimated at $242 million; by 2013 this had grown to $3.5 manufacturing.” Kentucky Gov.

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Three decades later, the Astoria Hotel rose on that site as the area began to commercialize.

New York 53

New York New York City Zoning Plans 53

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Three decades later, the Astoria Hotel rose on that site as the area began to commercialize.

New York 40

New York New York City Zoning Plans 40

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APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

Types of Capital Credit projects include: New Project or Expansion Project: Consists of new investment at a new site in Alabama, or new investment that will expand the capacity and the number of employees at an existing facility. The law allows more than one project on the same site. CALIFORNIA.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

When a single Texas site is competing against viable out-of-state options, the TEF provides a financial incentive to bring home projects that offer significant job creation and capital investment. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” billion in capital investment.

Texas 49

Texas Education Airports Zoning 49

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APRIL 12, 2016

percent, the lowest since 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The plant is expected to provide roughly 1,500 jobs on-site and support 1,500 more among area suppliers. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). It reimburses 50 percent to 75 percent of employee wages.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site. At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). Many large national and global businesses actively site projects in areas where renewable energy sources are available in order to meet broader company-wide sustainability goals.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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APRIL 8, 2014

Pennsylvania went from importing 75 percent of its natural gas requirements in 2007 to becoming a net exporter of natural gas in 2011; PA is now the second-largest natural gas producing state in the United States. broke ground on a 500 MW wind farm, the largest single site in Iowa history. GAS BONANZA KEEPS EXPANDING.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

It has two Foreign Trade Zones and a transportation network that includes an international airport, Page Field, a general aviation airport, and I-75. Two Foreign Trade Zones; I-75, I-4, and I-95; the Florida Turnpike; four U.S. Greater Fort Lauderdale: A Premier Headquarters Site.

Florida 40

Florida Airports Transportation Infrastructure 40

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

CSX has selected the Mount Clare rail yard in Baltimore for the proposed intermodal site. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Only 22,479 TEUS separated 2012 from 2007, which is the port’s best year on record in terms of TEUs. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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APRIL 7, 2021

Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . . Horton’s brand and marketing best practices • Opened 11 retail centers within 18 weeks to launch an operating division; trained the sales team and activated outreach to real estate agents to introduce D.R. Lindsay Haltom, 39. Homes By Taber.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98