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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. Credit: City of Cape Coral).

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. In 2016, U.S. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities.

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Lidl US Will Create 100 New Jobs In Maryland

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Retailer Lidl will invest $100 million to establish a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Cecil County, MD. Read Lidl US Will Create 100 New Jobs In Maryland on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 2016 study of 18 blue-chip tech employers conducted by PayScale found that most had fewer than 30 percent female employees; none had 50 percent or more. Photo © Ketterman).

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Almost 50 percent of Ontario’s employment in the food/beverage sector is in Greater Toronto. Chicago, our third-ranked city for Food Processing Employment Leaders, has long been a center for the conversion of raw farm products into edible goods. Bacardi Canada Inc.,

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. percent over 2016’s figure, and direct taxes from commercial gaming passed the $9 billion mark. In 2016, Lattin Farms as Rural Business of the Year and Nevada Tannery as Microenterprise Business of the Year.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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