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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. The Arizona team worked closely with Maricopa County’s air-quality department to obtain the required permits for Apple. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. Hankook Tire’s decision to put its first U.S.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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On July 23, 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed new tax reform legislation into law. Income tax rates for all taxpayers will be lowered to a uniform rate of 5.8% The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015. The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015. Tax Incentives.

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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. In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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48.2): In the 2013 legislative session the budget agreement included appropriating $3,000,000 to the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund. Legislation enacted in 2013 extends the one-time income tax credit for investments in qualified clean burning motor vehicle property from 2015 to 2020 and is effective November1, 2013.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Funds must be used for real estate development (acquisitions, construction and/or rehabilitation) to assist a business, which commits to create and/or retain permanent jobs, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons. The state also permits a corporate deduction from the state’s franchise tax for renewable energy sources.

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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Allow partial compliance and mitigation measures in order to create flexibility in insurance premiums for low-income households and small businesses.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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Washington dodged a huge bullet at the end of 2013 when it persuaded Boeing (with nearly $8 billion in tax credits) to renew its commitment to the keep manufacturing in the state. Oysters, shrimp and crab are among the primary income producers, but shellfish are only part of the story. Photo: seattle.gov.). By Ed Felton.