Remove 2014 Remove Debt Remove Regulation Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

Colliers International Predicts Moderate Growth For The Global Economy In 2014

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to Colliers International , the global economy will grow slowly in 2014, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth remaining below five percent in most countries. investors will rise in 2014, driving the GDP up by as much as 2.5 Posted by Heidi Schwartz. “In the U.S., as Charlotte, Tampa, Indianapolis and Memphis.”

Memphis 63
article thumbnail

STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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 A newly signed law will create a sales tax exemption for manufacturers purchasing machinery and equipment beginning in April 2014. Its FTZ No.

Florida 74
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ALABAMA - updated for 2014. To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act.

Income 108
article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. Last year, CA Gov.

article thumbnail

More Commercial Real Estate Execs Expect To Increase Capital Spending Amid Tepid Economic Growth In 2014

Business Facilities

Amid slow-but-steady economic growth, more commercial real estate executives are looking to develop assets and deploy capital in secondary markets to generate returns, according to the 2014 Commercial Real Estate Outlook Survey conducted by KPMG LLP , the U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm. Foreign Direct Investment in U.S.

article thumbnail

STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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. The increase is to occur in equal increments over a four year period, between 2014 and 2017. percent, between 2014 and 2017.

Income 75