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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. manufacturing facility in Clarksville-Montgomery County, TN is our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Silver Award winner. In 2007, the statewide economic impact from film was estimated at $242 million; by 2013 this had grown to $3.5

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

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From the July/August 2013 issue . During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. By Business Facilities Staff. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. billion over 10 years. GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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Equipment Financing Means Flexible Solutions For Business Needs

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Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Acquiring equipment through leasing and other financing methods is more flexible and customizable to meet unique business needs than most funding options. It is more feasible to make monthly payments than to make large cash outlays for equipment up front.

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BUSINESS REPORT: West Virginia — Italian Gas Systems Supplier Plants Flag In Weirton

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From the May/June 2013 issue. Pietro Fiorentini group decided to invest in West Virginia after completing a feasibility study that covered several states of the nation. At cost” building construction and lease back. Buy down of lease cost on constructed facility. Free rent during initial phase of lease on building.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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From the July/August 2013 issue. In January 2013, four Super Post-Panamax cranes became operational on the new container berth. The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. By Jenny Vickers.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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From the May/June 2013 issue. percent growth supported by its robust export industry, and it is on track to meet its 5 percent target for 2013. Non-Thai investors are permitted to hire foreign experts and technicians and also may qualify for land ownership rights if they would prefer not to lease office space. By Bill Trüb.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. Early estimates for 2013 production project that output in PA topped 3 trillion cubic feet last year. In November 2013, MidAmerican Energy Co.