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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.). Spokane’s Small Business Council is committed to working with area municipalities to streamline the permitting process for expansions or relocations to the region. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. MESA: STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR TECH COMPANIES.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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From the January/February 2014 issue. Entered By: Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. manufacturing.”

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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Construction of the TDC is planned to begin in early 2013 with completion targeted for late 2014. More importantly, in 2011 New Mexico approved an update to Intel’s air quality permit which could have the potential to position the plant for the future manufacturing of new technology. Arizona, which ranks as the No.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. ALASKA – updated for 2014. As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, for the North Slope only, this credit will increase to 45% on January 1, 2014, and the credit will change to 35% beginning January 1, 2016. ARIZONA – updated for 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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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. Walking you through the permitting process. Streamlined approval processes for zoning, permitting and design also aid speed to market. By Julianne Feaver.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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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. Peoria has an abundant, educated workforce within a 30-minute drive from most major employment centers in the Phoenix metropolitan area.