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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The focus of our 2014 Economic Development Awards is Achievement. Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2014 Economic Development Awards. This quickly expanding success story has earned the Georgia Department of Economic Development our 2014 Achievement in Cluster Development Award.

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Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park

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CGI selected Lafayette in April 2014 after a nearly two-year site-selection process that evaluated locations across the U.S. LED began discussions with CGI about a potential Louisiana technology center in August 2012, leading to an April 2014 announcement of the project. million in income annually. billion in Canadian dollars).

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

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“It’s very encouraging to see that FIT applications are rolling in from across the city, particularly low-income neighborhoods where the environmental and economic benefits are so important,” said Dr. Manuel Pastor, Director of the USC PERE and one of the report’s authors.

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New Jersey’s CCIT Helps Companies Generate Over $130M In Revenues

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Since arriving at CCIT in 2014, Aucta and its founder and CEO Shoufeng Li have enjoyed the collaborative atmosphere that incubator offers. Visikol received a $500,000 commitment from New Brunswick-based Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In New Jersey.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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From the July/August 2014 issue. 19 million for Space Florida, $5 million for the Florida Sports Foundation, $74 million for Visit Florida’s tourism marketing and promotion efforts and $71 million for the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). By Dominique Cantelme.

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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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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

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Since the beginning of last year, Alabama has reeled in a bevy of big-ticket projects that will provide a solid foundation for future growth. As part of the package, Google will receive an investment credit of up to $50 million, spread out over 10 years, from the state to offset a portion of its income and utility tax liabilities.

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