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Hertz Announces Worldwide Headquarters Campus Design

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“The new headquarters will be a highly sustainable and efficient world-class building, enabling us to create a best-in-class work environment for our employees. The building height is 10 percent lower than allowed by zoning. Southeast Blog-Nov-2013 Estero Hertz LEED'

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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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From the July/August 2013 issue. In May 2013, the governor signed into law landmark legislation that positions Mississippi as a leading destination for energy-related economic development. The state has announced several major economic development projects in the first two quarters of 2013. In April 2013, Gov.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. The city has created two Tax Increment Financing Districts with a third in process, to expand the municipal infrastructure to industrial and commercial zones. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Icy Hot

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At the conclusion of the World Economic Forum last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia is eager to mine the Arctic for rubles and prepared to partner with other nations to develop its portion of the Arctic zone. The protocol was immediately endorsed by Guggenheim Partners, which helped to draft it.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers. Texas is undertaking a $6.8-billion

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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It helps to create an ideal environment for business expansion through leverage of the region’s high-tech base, along with resources and support from local universities, private foundations, regional development organizations, federal, state and local government, and industry. PA First Program: Funding was increased in FY 2013-14 to $37.8

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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From the January/February 2013 issue. Effective Tax Year 2013, certain Kansas businesses will enjoy significant tax relief. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis. By Shana Daley. Kansas offers a diverse economy perfect for your business. percent nationally.

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