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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. The program ends December 2016. A tax refund up to $50,000 will be given on the State Sales and Use Tax paid for eligible equipment purchases.

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

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Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. Aerojet, a major space and defense contractor also based in Folsom, has a corporate mandate for sustainability in all areas of its organization. Last year, CA Gov.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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million loan participation program fostering business expansion and job creation in Arizona by providing debt financing for small businesses (in collaboration with private finance partners). Additionally, the company must demonstrate that it can service the debt. 97% increase in personal property tax exemption. TAX INCENTIVES.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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A retreat in the public markets in 2011 resulted in overall financing levels that are back to those seen in 2008, reflecting the continuing struggles of the Eurozone countries over the sovereign debt of some member countries. The RCPE was founded in 2008 in the context of the funding program COMET. In contrast to the U.S.,

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