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MAY 20, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. In January 2014, Governor Corbett, Comcast Corporation and Liberty Property Trust announced the construction of Comcast Innovation and Technology Center in Center City Philadelphia, a $1.2 By Robert Tilton. Photo: Greater Reading Economic Partnership.). billion, 59-story tower.

Pennsylvania 47

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Zoning Innovation 47

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

Industrial 60

Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

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AUGUST 1, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Mobile landed a crown jewel of the commercial aircraft sector with Airbus’ decision to put its A320 final assembly line in the city. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We look forward to seeing it reach its full potential, and to helping Illinois achieve its goal of doubling exports by 2014,” Fredericksen said. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. Another benefit for businesses located in Decatur is the Decatur Enterprise Zone. Exports from Illinois rose 5.1 36 and U.S.

Illinois 79

Illinois St. Louis Railroad Zoning 79

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

HDL) has begun construction on Phase II of the 283,000-square-foot complex. Phase II will be a mirror image of Phase I, and when completed in April 2014 will contain 95,000 additional square feet of office and wet laboratory space. “It VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE ZONE JOB CREATION GRANT. VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE ZONE REAL PROPERTY GRANT.

Virginia 49

Virginia Office Zoning Employment 49

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

Bryant and Yokohama Tire Corporation executives announced in the location of a $300 million commercial tire plant in West Point, MS, and the creation of 500 new jobs in phase one of a multiple phase project. The state has announced several major economic development projects in the first two quarters of 2013. In April 2013, Gov.

Mississippi 59

Mississippi Columbus Zoning Infrastructure 59

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The company estimates 750 construction jobs will also be created by the project. Cool Planet will begin construction in January 2014, with the first site at the Port of Alexandria beginning operations in late 2014. Cool Planet will create 72 new direct jobs, averaging $59,600 per year, plus benefits. Rocky Mountains U.S.

Louisiana 62

Louisiana Colorado Site Infrastructure 62

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JULY 6, 2016

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.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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MARCH 21, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis. A Community Improvement District program to reinvigorate old commercial/residential areas and retain business investment and job growth tax incentives for Kansas businesses.

Kansas 45

Kansas Railroad Education Income 45

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. percent, construction which grew by 3.9 Cape Coral offers more than 60 square miles of unimproved commercial and residential land. Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Florida 46

Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

By reducing the time it takes a company to begin construction of a new facility, states and local communities are able to provide valuable savings to businesses as well as job opportunities for local residents. The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

Site 49

Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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MARCH 9, 2016

Commercial and reality television projects are eligible for a cash production grant from 5% to 12.5% Funds must be used for real estate development (acquisitions, construction and/or rehabilitation) to assist a business, which commits to create and/or retain permanent jobs, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons.

Texas 40

Texas Finance Electrical Products 40

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The bill also includes incentives for oil and gas exploration in unexplored basins within the State, as well as tax credits for the construction of natural gas storage facilities and tax breaks to attract small research and technology companies to Alaska. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013.

Alabama 40

Alabama New York Hawaii Wisconsin 40

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JULY 11, 2014

Commercial District Revolving Loan Trust Funds: ESD has capitalized over $600,000, making funds available to five community-based corporations to administer and make loans to small retail and service businesses in their service areas. Loans may be up to 60% for projects located in Empire Zones or economically distressed area.

New York 40

New York Finance Products Transportation 40

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MARCH 1, 2013

The project is expected to create 767 construction jobs over the next two years, according to the news release. The $791-million South Runway Expansion should be completed and ready for operation in September 2014. Only runway other than Atlanta’s Hartsfield to span a federal highway.

Florida 40

Florida Agreement Jacksonville Tampa 40

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In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council. House Bill 1123 (passed) alters the pilot program to be the Hemp Research Pilot Program and establishes a regulatory framework for the commercial production of hemp in the State. Oil Cleanup .

Maryland 120

Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. The Apple manufacturing facility will create 700 jobs with average salaries of $45,000 as well as 1,300 construction jobs, creating an overall economic impact for the region of $1.33 Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. manufacturing.”

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. At Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), Atlantic Aviation completed construction of a new hangar.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

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APRIL 18, 2013

The largest project in the community’s history, the West Haymarket redevelopment project, was sup- ported financially by the Partnership through the passage of a bond issue that will construct a new 16,000-seat arena. Last year, Duncan Aviation opened an $11.5-million million paint shop.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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JANUARY 30, 2013

As reported in the firm’s earlier studies, commercial real estate surrounding major U.S. Plans to revitalize the Panama Canal were first announced in 2006, with a scheduled completion date of 2014; this has since been revised to 2015. Competition for market share of inbound shipping remains fierce among U.S.

Industrial 63

Industrial Jacksonville Baltimore Infrastructure 63

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The report indicated that the state’s housing market is improving while at the same time aiding in the restoration of wealth and triggering job creation in the construction sector. percent in 2014, 2.8 Sectors expected to have the strongest average growth during 2013-2016 are Construction (6.1 percent in 2014 and 4.1

Florida 74

Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The provincial government is making ICT research and commercialization a priority. In 2011 national statistics elevated Brampton to the 6th most active construction market in Canada, ahead of Vancouver, Winnipeg, Quebec City and Hamilton. Maryland-based Ciena is investing $900 million to expand its R&D operations in Ontario.

Green 40

Green Airports America Employment 40

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MAY 12, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. El Paso International Airport is served by five commercial carriers with nonstop service to 18 cities.

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

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JUNE 5, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Our itinerary includes the new Biosciences Training Center, now under construction in Georgia, and a look at the Life Sciences Greenhouses in Pennsylvania, which nurture the seedlings of innovation until they’re ready to blossom into commercial use. By Stefanie Ramsperber.

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68

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APRIL 15, 2014

ALABAMA - updated for 2014. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. architectural and engineering, interest incurred during construction, etc.). Alabama Economic Development Loan Program: The state has more than 2,300 commercial lending sources with assets of over $61.3

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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APRIL 8, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. The initiative will focus on the commercialization of emerging technologies that increase the value of natural gas utilization.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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MARCH 21, 2014

SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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MARCH 22, 2016

at the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2014. The Park offers an expandable 50,000-square-foot shell building and land sites ranging from 30 to 65 acres and is zoned light industrial. Boar’s Head’s first visit was in April 2014 and an efficient process.”. Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Source: Hoosier Energy).

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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JUNE 19, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. as of May 2014). By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S., million in capital investments. “The

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Site Wisconsin Georgia Certification 66

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. Ultimately, ACT selected Sacramento because the availability of a qualified workforce and the benefits of locating in an Enterprise Zone. Barstow Community Hospital Project.

California 47

California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

The company plans to construct its 2.5 In the Bluegrass State, companies announced 92 new-facility or expansion projects since the beginning of 2014, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Braidy Industries also is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs and spearhead an economic recovery in Eastern Kentucky.

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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MAY 5, 2016

million workers in 2014, and another 3.2 The smaller commercial aerospace subsector helped offset these losses with a 17 percent increase in jobs in the same period. billion in state and local income taxes in 2014, a $1.5 billion in 2014, a 9.9 According to the study, the aerospace and defense sector directly employed 1.2

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Greenhouse accelerates technology commercialization with seed and early-stage companies; connects investors with its Investment Portfolio companies; expands established life sciences ventures and relocates biomedical companies to Pennsylvania. It was closed on April 17 and construction of the new landing surface is going on top of it.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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JULY 23, 2013

Borghetti Turbos’ products are marketed under the Master Power brand and used in commercial trucks, high-performance automobiles and marine and industrial applications. Lastly, the county bought a 100-acre rail-served industrial site within a New Market Tax Credit Zone. The company plans to create 127 jobs and invest more than $3.7

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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AUGUST 14, 2017

M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. Abbot’s 250,000-square-foot Tipp City facility opened in 2014. VARCO PRUDEN BUILDINGS AND RUDOLPH/LIBBE CONSTRUCTION BUILD WINNING SOLUTION. ConAgra Brands. New York City and beyond.

Industrial 60

Industrial Indiana New Jersey Products 60

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Another popular economic development incentive offered by the state is the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, which enables local communities to partner with the State of Texas to promote job creation and significant private investment, helping assist economically distressed areas of the state. billion in capital investment.

Texas 49

Texas Education Airports Zoning 49

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. Construction of Craney Island Marine Terminal is underway at the Port, while dredging began last fall and will continue for the next eight to 10 years. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88