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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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Population (2011 Est.): 6,403,353. Largest Cities (2011): Memphis, 652,050; Nashville-Davidson (balance), 609,644; Knoxville, 180,761; Chattanooga, 170,136. GDP (All Industry 2011): $266.5 The expansion is expected to generate 400 construction jobs plus 200 “full-time, high-value jobs,” at the plant, company officials said.

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LIVEXCHANGE 2012: Where Top Projects Find the Best Locations

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which first attended LiveXchange in 2011, came back this year after assessing the impact of this unique gathering. ”You need to have the right infrastructure to attract businesses,” he said.” I’m going home with a stack of information and great contacts. This has very much exceeded my expectations.”

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Affordable Eco.

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March 29, 2011. Sharing common facilities and infrastructure. Planning favours buildings which conform to existing styles and norms and building regulations need to be negotiated. Please Help Pakistani Flood Victims! New Expert Panelist on Green Education. Day Lighting Schools. Subscribe to Posts [ Atom ]. Building collectively.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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During the Recession, the tire making industry reduced capacity significantly but, since the third quarter of 2011, Bridgestone, Continental, and Michelin have all announced significant expansions and new tire projects while other passenger tire makers are reportedly considering site location projects. 8) Value of Incentives. Great Lakes U.S.

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

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In 2012, the Port of New Orleans completed more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide in order to grow its facilities to handle rising trade volumes tied to the Panama Canal expansion. While most of the cars manufactured in China are sold within China, exports reached 814,300 units in 2011. and Japan combined.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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