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AUGUST 1, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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MARCH 28, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. We kept our eyes peeled for the essential DNA of a successful jobs-creation effort and innovative formulas for growth that deserve to be replicated. We kept our eyes peeled for the essential DNA of a successful jobs-creation effort and innovative formulas for growth that deserve to be replicated.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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AUGUST 1, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue . Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding By Business Facilities Staff.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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JUNE 22, 2016

Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team. In August 2014, Gov.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. 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. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net).

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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JULY 28, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington. It enjoys strong support from and close cooperation among government, industry, labor, education and community leaders. The industrial park is zoned for heavy industry. Photo: seattle.gov.).

Washington 45

Washington Industrial Long Beach Zoning 45

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JUNE 5, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. So we’re opening this year’s annual global tour of the biotech/pharma industry with a look at Manchester’s remarkable development as one of the world’s leading centers for innovation, particularly in the realm of biohealth research. This Contributed Column is brought to you by MIDAS, Invest in Manchester.

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68

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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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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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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. Cape Coral is recognized for innovation. Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). By Dominique Cantelme.

Florida 46

Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

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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. By Robert Tilton. Pat Quinn and state agencies are working together to advance Illinois.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

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MARCH 9, 2016

This program is a matching grant program to assist eligible institutions of higher education in recruiting distinguished researchers. Texas Research & Development Tax Credit: In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 800 creating a Research & Development tax credit effective January 1, 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

Texas 40

Texas Finance Electrical Products 40

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JULY 23, 2013

In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. COLLABORATION, INNOVATION IN WINSTON-SALEM. The city’s location, along with a robust infrastructure tends to help.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. It is known for its harvesting equipment, particularly its innovative corn harvesting “headers”, the attachments at the front of a combine. To get ready, many states across the U.S. It’s a vital economic development tool that we can put in our toolbox.”.

Site 49

Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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MARCH 22, 2016

Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. at the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2014. Brampton is a people-powered economy.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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APRIL 18, 2013

The primary service territory of the organization is Lancaster County and its primary focus is on Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E), Business Attraction, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) and Community Competitiveness. Most recently, the Lincoln WIB was brought into the group. Last year, Duncan Aviation opened an $11.5-million

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. advanced manufacturing. MANUFACTURING SUCCESS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE. Photo: Enterprise Florida).

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Education • BS, Marketing, Louisiana Tech University.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

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JANUARY 27, 2014

General Motors’ decision to put its new $26-million Innovation Center in Roswell, GA earned our Bronze Award. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S.

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

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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. Quality higher education is available through local and regional offerings. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff.

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

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APRIL 15, 2014

ALABAMA - updated for 2014. The Alabama Innovation Fund supports and operates two (2) distinct programs. 40% of the annual funding available to the Alabama Innovation Fund, net of expenses, shall be used to fund the Research Program. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

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 requirements are: Program must have written approval from the Alabama Department of Education. percent, between 2014 and 2017.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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JUNE 19, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. the state has in place business-friendly, innovative policies and programs that are helping to drive growth in job-rich sectors such as automotive and aerospace and propel it as one of the top economies in the U.S. By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S., Coupled with one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S.,

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Georgia Certification 66

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” INVESTING IN THE FUTURE. Through the end of 2012, the program had awarded $487.41

Texas 49

Texas Education Airports Zoning 49

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Key centers of innovation and collaboration in Pittsburgh include Innovation Works, the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG), Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC), Pittsburgh Technology Council and the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Institute.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

Innovators and entrepreneurs also plaster the Iowa landscape. With innovation at the core of its growth strategy, Iowa has the necessary tools and incentives for companies of all sizes and all industries to succeed. Iowa biosciences also are thriving in the innovation economy. Iowa is a right-to-work state.

Iowa 40

Iowa Certification Insurance Site 40

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APRIL 8, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. In January 2014, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8-billion

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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APRIL 7, 2016

As a part of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, several state institutions are engaged in research to produce strong, lightweight materials, improve battery performance and reduce emissions. That includes research and development for the industry’s future. and offers ease-of-access to global distribution hub, Memphis, Tenn.

Industrial 40

Industrial Kentucky Mississippi Louisville 40

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MAY 5, 2016

A return to growth will be healthy for innovation, product development and game-changing technology creation—a cornerstone of this industry.”. million workers in 2014, and another 3.2 billion in state and local income taxes in 2014, a $1.5 billion in 2014, a 9.9 million indirectly. percent increase since 2010.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. This new facility is slated for completion in late 2014. With an initial investment of $176.6

Texas 45

Texas Fort Worth Dallas Airports 45

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APRIL 12, 2016

Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. The power industry is in transition.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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APRIL 12, 2016

It’s also massively multilingual with more than 130 languages spoken in the course of business every day and has a foreign trade zone and intermodal inland port. Utah’s Centers of Excellence Program funds viable research at the college and university level, bridging the gap between technological innovation and marketplace success.

Utah 40

Utah Commissioning Employment Airports 40

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JULY 15, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Additionally in 2014, the City of Frankfort already has announced the location of two food processing companies to the City. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. By Julianne Feaver.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64