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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. By Jonathan Sanders.

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Giving and Getting

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State officials reportedly underestimated the impact of federal tax policy changes in 2013 and thus overestimated the revenues they’d be collecting. New Jersey is facing an estimated $2.7-billion billion revenue gap in the state budget over the next two years, including about $800-million in current-year revenue.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. § 840): Provides funding for local units of government to match local tax revenue dedicated to support a project located in an enterprise zone, in support of a major tourism destination or in support of a military growth impact. 632): The U.S.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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From the July/August 2013 issue. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2013, 2.5 percent during 2013 to 2016.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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From the September/October 2013 issue . Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. We are now hopeful that by December 2013, we’ll have some of those sites that are officially certified and ready to market.”.

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More Commercial Real Estate Execs Expect To Increase Capital Spending Amid Tepid Economic Growth In 2014

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Of the 100 senior commercial real estate executives surveyed, 68 percent expect to increase capital spending in 2014, up from 60 percent in 2013. The number of real estate executives considering an IPO doubled from 8 percent in 2013 to 16 percent this year. audit, tax and advisory services firm. Outside the U.S.,

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

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From the January/February 2013 issue. 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. Ultimately, ACT selected Sacramento because the availability of a qualified workforce and the benefits of locating in an Enterprise Zone.