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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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After leasing the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. Moreover, The Phoenix East Valley region, anchored by Mesa, has a much higher educational attainment rate than the national average.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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. By Business Facilities Staff.

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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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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. Union Pacific operates major yards in Little Rock and Pine Bluff, along with a locomotive repair facility in North Little Rock. Department of Education.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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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.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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From the July/August 2014 issue. The CEO Council has coordinated such corporate headquarter relocations and expansions as Altadis USA, Anthem Education, Camposol USA, Emerson Latin America, Nyrstar, Parallon, Private Jet Charter, SmartWater CSI, Stemtech International and Wendy’s Latin America/Caribbean. “I By Jenny Vickers.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 In addition, more than 400,000 Americans were employed in FTZ activities in 2014, an increase of 7.7 FTZs jumped 24.8 percent from the previous year, to $99.2 employment growth.

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