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Launched in 2015, Blueprint 2.0 Most also qualify for multiple tax credits through the Colorado Enterprise Zone. Like many locations in Colorado, the Grand Valley offers a juxtaposition of modern, industrial sites, historic downtown renovation projects and wide open land. The program, known as Blueprint 2.0, Photo: Ken Redding).

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

This public-private partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, IBM and LSU is a powerful example of the triangulation between industry, government and academia that elevates the state’s role as a national leader in economic development,” said Koubek. The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building.

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MAY 12, 2014

logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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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.”. No industry exemplifies this advantage more than Acadiana’s thriving and diverse aviation industry. According to the study, the aerospace and defense sector directly employed 1.2

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APRIL 28, 2016

While traditional manufacturing involved hard product industries that converted raw materials into finished products via manual or mechanized techniques (e.g., From East to West and in between, here are some locations that currently suit the advanced manufacturing industry and are looking to expand upon that success.

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million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. casino industry supports 1.8 This generated $2.5 trillion in economic output and supported 15.7 million jobs, including 8.9 It also created $267.9

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MARCH 22, 2016

The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. Not all of these acquisitions have worked out. ConAgra bought Ralcorp in 2012 for $6.8

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. We encourage all of our industries to consider SWLA as a potential home base for their headquarters facilities.”. Edwards said. “We Businesses come first in St.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Construction began this year with completion of the first manufacturing buildings planned for 2015. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent in 2015 and 2.4 These incentives will make Florida more competitive in attracting manufacturing companies and expanding the industry in the state. percent in 2015 before easing to 3.4 Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.). By Dominique Cantelme.

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JUNE 5, 2014

It may be a tad too early to say the good times are back in the biotech industry, but things certainly are “hotting up,” as they like to say in Great Britain—and, fittingly, the UK is at the forefront of this resurgent growth sector. Manchester has a proven track record in establishing partnerships between industry, academia and NHS.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

Certified shovel-ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Another industry making significant strides is manufacturing. States across the U.S. Lubbock Business Park (Photo: Visit Lubbock).

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AUGUST 30, 2017

The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. Active rail, COAST bus service and Skyhaven Airport provide access in addition to SR-108 and Spaulding Turnpike Exit 12.

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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. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.

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From the September/October 2015 Issue. 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. By Shana Daley. Terry Branstad. In fact, IA’s $31.2

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APRIL 12, 2016

States for Business: Utah claimed the top spot for 2015—again. Even Utah’s international airport is on top of its consistency game: last year Travel+Leisure ranked Salt Lake City International Airport the most punctual airport in America, the fifth such ranking for the airport since 2008. 1 in the Forbes survey.

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APRIL 5, 2016

The Murrieta Innovation Center celebrated its grand opening with a well-attended ceremonial ribbon cutting in June 2015. Encompassing over 111 square miles, Hesperia’s sphere of influence extends to hundreds of industrial/commercially-zoned acres along the desirable north-south frontage of Interstate 15. Credit: Shane Gibson).

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JANUARY 27, 2014

million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The Pinewood Atlanta Studios project was the culmination of more than five years of efforts to grow the footprint of the film industry in Fayette County. The Georgetown facility will produce about 50,000 Lexus vehicles a year starting in 2015.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

The city that rose on three mighty rivers in western PA is home to a number of industrial powerhouses, including aluminum giant Alcoa, U.S. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh: Healthcare Hub. Pittsburgh, PA perennially makes our list of the most livable cities in the nation.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Sacramento has a prime central location near the San Francisco Bay Area and key distribution channels via an international airport, deep-water channel seaport, and rail and interstate freeway systems. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. Barstow Industrial Park.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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APRIL 8, 2014

has made Louisiana a prime development state for major capital investments in new and expanding process industries–manufacturers that rely heavily upon natural gas as a feedstock. Record growth of the industry resulted from the extension of the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) in 2013, which provided up-front tax relief of 2.3

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MARCH 21, 2014

Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

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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JULY 15, 2014

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. Much of the foods found in grocery stores have been processed, and the industry remains one of the largest in the United States. Overall, the food processing industry is largely necessary in today’s society.

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APRIL 12, 2016

According to a release from NJEDA, the Edison VIII fund will invest in up to 25 tech startups in four industry sectors: financial technology, healthcare information technology, marketing technology and something called enterprise 2.0 The power industry is in transition. Businesses in certain industries are not eligible (e.g.,

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Rauner also enacted an extension of the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program helps stimulate the state’s economy and the local economies where the program is available. Specifically, SB 1783 extends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit until Dec. Rauner said.

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JULY 10, 2013

Amata City Industrial Estate offers 5,692 acres and 40,000 employees in Thailand’s Rayong Province. The productive and insightful business component of the trip was balanced with the pleasures of Thailand’s fine cuisine and its generous hospitality industry. Photo: Thailand Board of Investment.). By Bill Trüb.

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