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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. were named to the 2013 “Inc. percent in 2013, down from 7.7 Quinn said. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS: PRIMED TO GROW, THRIVE.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. 1 of America’s 10 Great Places to Live in August 2013.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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From the March/April 2013 issue. Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). By Dominique Cantelme. Western New York provides both city and suburban living.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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The plant will initially create 286 production jobs when it opens in 2013. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. personal income, wholesale sales, and about 50 percent of its retail trade are accounted for within this radius.

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The Process of Food

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The plant will initially create 286 production jobs when it opens in 2013. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. personal income, wholesale sales, and about 50 percent of its retail trade are accounted for within this radius.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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From the January/February 2013 issue. After swallowing that gloomy news, Californians trudged to the polls in November and approved a referendum increasing their state income taxes by a whopping $6 billion a year. BARSTOW: ONWARD AND UPWARD IN 2013. The City of Barstow believes there is much to be optimistic about in 2013.