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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Nearly $18 million in tax credits to support 239 early-stage companies was just awarded through Pennsylvania’s Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit (KIZ) program. Pennsylvania Awards Early-Stage Tech Businesses Nearly $18M originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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JUNE 8, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast.

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MAY 15, 2013

Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. We attended several events hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and caught up with several new innovative tech companies. By Jenny Vickers.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. billion I-4 Ultimate project in Orlando, Fla.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The San Diego Enterprise Zone, which ended Dec. The San Diego Enterprise Zone, which ended Dec. Jerry Brown wanted to end the roughly 25-year-old Enterprise Zone program because he said it wasn’t creating jobs as intended. 31, currently consists of areas of South County, southern San Diego and Rancho Bernardo.

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MARCH 9, 2016

Brownfield Grants: Grants to local governments, businesses, non-profits and individuals for developing commercial and industrial sites that have been adversely affected by environmental contamination. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014, and before January1, 2016, 5.526%. TAX INCENTIVES.

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MARCH 18, 2016

The Syncrho Software blog provides an intriguing and colorful entry-point to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its practical access/opportunities for the construction industry. Does your schedule clearly identify safety issues, congestion, and no work zones to minimize risks and hazardous conditions? Fill out my.

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JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. will lose this worldwide competition and its long-held crown as the heavyweight champ of industrial giants. will lose this worldwide competition and its long-held crown as the heavyweight champ of industrial giants. For example, Virginia was awarded $6.9

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. The subsidiary of the Swiss food giant is exploring the power of nutrition to change the course of health, and New Jersey has a long history of innovation. Food industry leaders including Mondelēz, Pinnacle Food Group and Unilever all have major food innovation and research centers in New Jersey.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

We are now setting the pace for innovative new technologies that harness Louisiana’s renewable energy resources and supply advanced fuels to meet our nation’s energy demands. Construction will begin on the second bio-refinery at the Port of Natchitoches by the summer of 2015, with a completion date in the summer of 2016.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Roanoke team is passionate about driving PowerSchool’s mission to improve the K-12 education experience by developing and implementing innovative software solutions that help students achieve success. The company is a 2016 graduate of VEDP’s award-winning Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S. In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

OEDIT is committed to building rural economies through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives,” Copeland said. “We In 2016, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade led 27 initiatives during the first round of the Blueprint 2.0 We had great success with the first round of Blueprint 2.0, initiatives.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

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. Project Title: General Motors Technology Innovation Center. Photo: georgia.org.).

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Johnson County, located on Indianapolis’ near south side, is capitalizing on its prime location and welcoming the logistics industry and scores of distribution centers to the area. When several of our industries were considering major expansions, they became even more involved in the program,” said Plump. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1

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APRIL 12, 2016

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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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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MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. 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. billion (the sale is pending).

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APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. While traditional manufacturing involved hard product industries that converted raw materials into finished products via manual or mechanized techniques (e.g., A dvanced manufacturing is growing in the United States albeit with an ever-changing definition.

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MAY 18, 2016

In Lafayette, CGI is solving complex business and IT challenges for clients seeking services from a technology partner that shares a common time zone, language and understanding of client business operations. CGI selected Lafayette in April 2014 after a nearly two-year site-selection process that evaluated locations across the U.S.

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JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 markets, Brunswick County offers thousands of acres of prime land for industry. supply chain. According to SoL, U.S. percent increase over 2012.

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from 2016 to 2021. from 2016-2021 , and 80% of new residents came from other countries. Yet only a small segment of the city is zoned for high-rise buildings, and a massive 75% of buildable land in Toronto is zoned for low-rise development only. According to 2021 census data , the population of downtown Toronto grew 16.1%

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AUGUST 14, 2017

M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. Read ahead to learn about other locations that help put the industry together.

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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. Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018.

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APRIL 7, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Sales should rise this year before falling next year, says industry consultants AlixPartners LLP. The Bluegrass State’s automotive industry stretches back to 1913 when the state’s first Model T rolled out of a Ford assembly plant in Louisville, KY. In all, automakers sold 17.5

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media. suppliers.

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MAY 5, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., A return to growth will be healthy for innovation, product development and game-changing technology creation—a cornerstone of this industry.”.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. For example, starting in the industry with no home-selling experience and rising to be a top producer, division manager, or even developing and leading the training regimen for new salespeople. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 15:02. Lindsay Haltom, 39. Director of Marketing.

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AUGUST 30, 2017

percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9

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JANUARY 27, 2014

The company expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of this year and begin tire production by 2016. General Motors’ decision to put its new $26-million Innovation Center in Roswell, GA earned our Bronze Award. The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S.

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MAY 19, 2016

BF: PA recently allocated $18 million in Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credits to support 239 early-stage companies in growth sectors including information technology and advanced manufacturing. BF: The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority is providing low-interest loans to expanding PA businesses.

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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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MARCH 28, 2014

We kept our eyes peeled for the essential DNA of a successful jobs-creation effort and innovative formulas for growth that deserve to be replicated. This year, we’ve selected five innovative programs to receive our awards for Achievement in Targeted Incentives. billion industry with several new studio complexes under development.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

SMUD: ENERGY INNOVATORS. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. gigawatt hours of electricity a year.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

In recent years, we transformed this ranking into an analytical assessment of growth potential that gave added weight to industry trends and projected expansion based on commitments from the major automakers. Mercedes’ decision was a game-changer: the German automaker’s arrival opened the door for other industrial giants to come to Alabama.

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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 16, 2015

Innovators and entrepreneurs also plaster the Iowa landscape. 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. Iowa is a right-to-work state.

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