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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 employment growth.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent in 2014, 2.8 Rick Scott signed a bill into law that will eliminate sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment starting April 30, 2014. percent in 2014 and 4.1 Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.). By Dominique Cantelme. percent in 2012, 1.6

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Kennedy Airport. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 aerospace and defense sector continues to be one of the top employers in the U.S. billion in 2014, a 9.9

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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We are very fortunate to have ADM as our leading employer and to be the home of its North American headquarters. In the last four years alone, the EDC has worked with local, state and federal partners to access nearly $20 million in assistance to local employers. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S.