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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 – State Rankings

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From the July/August 2013 issue . The Lone Star State, our 2013 State of the Year, continued to show dominance across several of our flagship rankings categories, something you would expect from the nation’s most dynamic state economy. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report.

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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. India Invests in Multi-Brand Retail Trading: Economic growth remained stagnant in India.

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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. The Internet company received a $2-million incentive package (tied to job-creation commitments) for its relocation to the 100,000-square-foot office. By Business Facilities Staff. The company $7.2-million

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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From the September/October 2013 issue. In an effort to expedite the needs of investors and companies searching for property to build office space, production facilities and warehouses, Entergy Corporation developed the Louisiana Site Selection Center. SWLA’s transportation infrastructure is keeping pace with surging development needs.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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billion from 2012 to 2013, totaling $40.9 Corbett led the drive to reform the state tax appeals process, which earned Pennsylvania “the most improved” state in the nation designation from the Council on State Taxation in 2013. In the last quarter of 2013 alone, well-respected brands like Comcast Corporation, Urban Outfitters, Inc.