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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 . LED Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret terms the arrangement “a comprehensive talent pipeline solution” (see Snapshots interview with Dr. Moret, also from the July/August 2013 issue). By Business Facilities Staff.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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Most businesses have similar needs: a skilled, eager workforce, an affordable cost of doing business, an energizing entrepreneurial climate and the ability to easily export products. In 2013, Kentucky announced 281 new projects in which companies are investing $3.3 Photo: wot.motortrend.com.). The numbers back this up.

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce

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cents a kilowatt-hour for the first 10 years of production. A temporary fix as part of a 2012 budget deal made projects eligible upon signing of an agreement before the end of 2013. Before last year, utilities had to make sure their projects commenced commercial operation by Dec. runways; one with a 7,800 ft.

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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. 4 in Credit Quality and no.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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From the May/June 2013 issue . The product is already there, on the shelf in the distribution center,” Sheffi notes. The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. agricultural products are in high demand from China. Photo: Bon.lt.com.).

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Illinois Government News Network (IGNN), “In 2013, 3,000 families purchased homes through one of IHDA’s programs, generating 1,500 jobs and infusing $70 million into Illinois’ economy. Quinn also looks to embrace green energy with the Illinois Clean Energy Fund. were named to the 2013 “Inc. percent in 2012.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Consumers want more variety and niche products, forcing large companies to begin building their portfolios around smaller brands. In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 percent of total food and beverage establishments in Toronto, compared to 88.4 percent in 2012.

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