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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. By Business Facilities Staff. Our Achievement Awards throw the spot- light on agencies and organizations that have established the best practices in their specified category. Population Greater Than 500k.

El Paso 106
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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.

Zoning 47
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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 . CPRT will secure private financing for the residential building, which will also be an asset of the WMF. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. By Business Facilities Staff. The approximately $30.5 GLOBAL RANKINGS.

Metro 110
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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. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site.

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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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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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PA First Program: Funding was increased in FY 2013-14 to $37.8 Small Business First: Funding for small businesses, including low-interest loan financing for land and building acquisition and construction, machinery and equipment purchases and working capital. Export Financing Program: Funding for small business for export activities.

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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FINANCING & GRANTS. Business Opportunity Loan Fund: Financing options ranging from loans to loan guaranties for businesses making investments to expand in or relocate to Wisconsin. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, 3.75%. TAX INCENTIVES.