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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare

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While Maryland offers non-monetary incentives such as priority parking and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access regardless of the number of occupants (when displaying an HOV permit on the vehicle), it is the dollar cost and source of funds for that public policy that is now drawing attention.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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From the May/June 2014 issue. In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington. Oysters, shrimp and crab are among the primary income producers, but shellfish are only part of the story. Far West Washington BF-May/June-2014 Boeing Everett Pacific County Snohomish County'

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Maker’s Mark Distillery To Expand In Loretto, KY

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The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets. And it draws people from around the world to Loretto to see how this terrific product is hand crafted.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. Less Taxing” since there is no state personal income tax—a key point for consideration, especially for the attraction and retention of key employees.

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

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Business will be able to locate in these special university economic zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years, with no income tax, business or corporate state and local taxes, no sales tax, no property tax, no franchise fees, and in many cases, no income tax for employees.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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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.”. The property is being prepared for occupancy sometime in September 2014 by FedEx Ground Services to accommodate its expanding operations.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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From the January/February 2014 issue. The GPEC chief added that he expects the Apple development in Mesa to draw other high-tech enterprises to the region. The KOZ incentive program provides tax abatements for county and township property taxes, corporate net income taxes, and school taxes for a period of 10 years.

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