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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 . The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. The company was in the middle of production on Mr. Lessmore when Apple introduced its iPad. By Business Facilities Staff. The approximately $30.5 GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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FEATURE STORY: Ringing The Bell For Growth

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In November, Corbett heralded a $40-million investment by Hon Hai/Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer (Foxconn factories in China produce Apple’s iPad). Corbett has moved aggressively to make sure PA avoids this critical pothole in the road to sustainable growth. “[Our]

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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From the January/February 2013 issue. Using a multi-layered GIS map displayed on an iPad, LED officials were able to show site details, utilities, nearest rail access, proximity to the river and the Port of Lake Charles during the first site visits by the Sasol team. Nominations are now being accepted for our 2013 contest here.

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