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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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After leasing the U.S. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot Furthermore, Arizona is a right-to-work state with a very low unionization rate, one of the lowest unemployment insurance tax rates in the nation, and workers compensations rates that are much lower than the national average.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI): The Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) was enacted in 2015 by the 84th Legislature with a goal to bring the best and brightest distinguished researchers in the world to Texas.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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The lab opened in May 2015. Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people. The Belvidere facility was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Green Building certification in April 2015 for meeting the highest environmental standards.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. and other free-market proponents.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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In the newly released 2015 Foreign Trade Zones Board Annual Report to Congress, the Port of South Louisiana’s Foreign Trade Zone 124 is once again listed at the top with over $15 billion in the merchandise received, warehouse/ distribution category. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. 20-acre reinforced concrete lay-down yard.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. Generally these sites are leased. The public will build to suit and issue bonds for buildings and lease them back to the business.