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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. Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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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.

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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 . During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. By Business Facilities Staff.

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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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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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Despite anaemic job growth, the demand for industrial warehouse space and modern distribution centers remains strong, according to Colliers International’s Global Industrial Midyear 2013 Highlights Report , released on July 8, 2013. Key Findings. India Invests in Multi-Brand Retail Trading: Economic growth remained stagnant in India.

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Danos Selects Port Of Iberia, LA For New Manufacturing Facility

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The announcement accompanies the company’s approval of a 40-acre lease for the project by the port’s board of commissioners, with Danos beginning construction on a facility in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Danos manufacturing facility represents a key portion of a larger expansion announced by the company in May 2013.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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See Results of 2013 Renewable Energy Fund – October 22, 2013. Gross Premiums Tax Credits in Enterprise Zones: Rhode Island offers some of the most competitive ongoing tax incentives for job creation in Enterprise Zones. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes.