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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. AZLabs is located adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport making it a strategic location for unmanned and autonomous vehicle research and operations.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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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. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner. O’Malley, this project is putting the Port of Baltimore in an excellent competitive position for when the Panama Canal expansion is completed in 2015.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Department of Energy for 2015, were 23.5 Peoria has an abundant, educated workforce within a 30-minute drive from most major employment centers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. When you are ready to invest, Peoria will provide a dedicated, in-house team for quick and consistent plan review, permitting and inspection.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. In December 2002, the former U.S.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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In this past year, the Vineland plant implemented parent company General Mills’ program to improve the environmental sustainability of its operations by 2015. Walking you through the permitting process. Streamlined approval processes for zoning, permitting and design also aid speed to market. Photo: Ak-Chin Indian Community.).