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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 Ranked 5 th in the nation for high-tech employment by TechAmerica’s Cyberstates report, Florida boasts more than 270,000 high-tech workers.

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JULY 11, 2014

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S. Income tax rates for all taxpayers will be lowered to a uniform rate of 5.8% in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015. The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015.

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MARCH 21, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. The state recognizes that small businesses are critical to the economy and recently eliminated income taxes for many small organizations. In addition, the state offers a payroll withholding tax retention program and sales tax exemptions and recently lowered personal income taxes.

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MARCH 21, 2014

INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.

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MAY 18, 2016

million facility, a CGI Onshore IT Services Center of Excellence, will be home to 400 high-quality IT jobs at full employment. CGI’s arrival in Louisiana has helped elevate our state’s status as a leading destination for knowledge-based employers and the creative professionals who help them thrive,” said Governor John Bel Edwards.

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MAY 6, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #52.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Agriculture Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion (Ag PACE): This program has been established to buy down the interest rate on loans to farmers who are investing in other nontraditional agriculture activities to supplement farm income. The total buy down amount per borrower may not exceed $20,000 per project or biennium.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 employment growth. military forces.

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JULY 11, 2014

Agriculture Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion (Ag PACE): This program has been established to buy down the interest rate on loans to farmers who are investing in other nontraditional agriculture activities to supplement farm income. The total buy down amount per borrower may not exceed $20,000 per project or biennium.

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MARCH 8, 2016

In addition, a taxpayer who holds an interest in a qualified generating facility in New Mexico that files a corporate income tax return may claim a credit for 6% of the eligible generation plant costs of a qualified facility. The corporate income tax credit is 30% of eligible costs up to $30,000 in any taxable year.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Nucor has created 140 new direct jobs to date and will reach its target of 150 jobs well in advance of the company’s year-end 2014 commitment to the State of Louisiana. billion and total direct employment would reach 1,250. Southeast Blog-March-2014 Convent DRI Plant LED manufacturing Nucor St. James Parish'

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. of employment in its biotech sector, anchored by its world-class research institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. 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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JULY 11, 2014

High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers can take the credit for four years. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year.

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MAY 5, 2016

A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 aerospace and defense sector continues to be one of the top employers in the U.S. billion in 2014, a 9.9

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Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013. Parnell signed Senate Bill 23 into law which gives a 10 year extension to Alaska’s existing film and television production incentives.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

After swallowing that gloomy news, Californians trudged to the polls in November and approved a referendum increasing their state income taxes by a whopping $6 billion a year. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

A key component of the Urban Outfitters deal was the use of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) incentive program, created in the 1990s to lure new and expanding businesses to the state. The full report will appear in the January/February 2014 issue of the magazine.

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MARCH 9, 2016

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. This program encourages business development and expansions located in non-entitlement communities. TAX INCENTIVES.

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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.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. The huge $791 million South Runway Expansion Project should be completed and ready for landings and takeoffs in September 2014. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh.

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Eight core industry segments are more dominant than agriculture in terms of contributions to the state’s GDP, employment, or a combination of both, including: manufacturing, transportation, distribution, finance, insurance and real estate. Creating jobs and increasing family incomes for Iowans is my administration’s top priority,” said Gov.

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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. Quinn said.

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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.

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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).

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It has two Foreign Trade Zones and a transportation network that includes an international airport, Page Field, a general aviation airport, and I-75. Two Foreign Trade Zones; I-75, I-4, and I-95; the Florida Turnpike; four U.S. highways (17, 27, 441, and 98); and 12 state roads traverse or pass near the region.

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billion in 2014, will grow to $11 billion in 2023. Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program. 31, 2014 deadline that sank the Cape Wind initiative, Deep Water Wind will be eligible for federal tax credits (assessed on every hour of kilowatt-hour of wind energy produced).

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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.

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JUNE 5, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. The Horizon 2020 framework program, for example, covers the period 2014 to 2020, and it is the EU‘s main instrument for supporting research, development and innovation in Europe. This Contributed Column is brought to you by MIDAS, Invest in Manchester. By Stefanie Ramsperber. million euros in 2013.

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Through the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME), an industry-led apprentice-style program, students gain experience with a potential permanent employer while continuing their education at no cost to the student. and it positioned the facility as the global source for Murano production. or call (931) 647-2331.

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The Iowa wind energy industry supports up to 7,000 jobs, third in the country in employment related to the wind energy industry. In 2013, 459,380 kilowatt (KW) hours were generated by wind farms in Nebraska, a number that is expected to reach 534,380 KW hours in 2014.

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no personal income tax), business-driven tort reform, a variety of incentives and an overall low cost of doing business. By December 2011, Texas employers had replaced all of the jobs shed during the recession compared with the nation’s 44 percent recovery. This new facility is slated for completion in late 2014. to do business.

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That, along with a strong economy and zero personal state income tax, make it a great place to do business. 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. ALUMINUM GOES WHITE-HOT IN KY.

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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. Indiana is a “Right to Work” state and, in recent years, has enacted constitutional property tax caps and reduced the state’s corporate income tax. By Julianne Feaver.

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