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JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The report saw rail transportation costs rising 6.5

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Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

Mississippi’s prime location, well-integrated transportation network and welcoming business climate are garnering notice globally. The company had ceased production in the midst of the construction market downturn in 2009 but now will invest $24 million in the Meridian facility and create 110 new jobs by 2016.

Mississippi 59

Mississippi Columbus Zoning Infrastructure 59

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AUGUST 24, 2016

discusses incubators, innovation zones, STEM education, incentives and the Garden State in a post-Panamax world. Michelle Brown, President and CEO, Choose New Jersey, Inc. Read Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Michelle Brown, Choose New Jersey, Inc. on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

New Jersey 40

New Jersey Zoning Education Innovation 40

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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

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire 52

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AUGUST 5, 2016

Tennessee is aiming to bring in 28,000 new jobs in 2016. The Volunteer State keeps breaking its own records for new job commitments, capital investment and FDI. Read State Focus: Staying On Top In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Tennessee 40

Tennessee Site Zoning Transportation 40

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Cool Planet could have invested anywhere in the world, but they chose our state because of our strong business climate, vast oil and gas infrastructure and our world-class energy workforce. 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.

Louisiana 62

Louisiana Colorado Site Infrastructure 62

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APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S. Lawrence Seaway System, it is part of more than 2,300 miles of water transportation from Duluth, Minnesota to the Atlantic Ocean. CSX offers daily rail transportation to Oswego County.

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Industrial Utah Indiana New Jersey 40

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JULY 11, 2014

Site and Infrastructure Grant Fund: Provides assistance for site development and infrastructure improvements for very high-impact projects. This program ensures that industries have the tracks needed to transport freight and materials and also assists in refurbishing tracks. in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015.

North Carolina 45

North Carolina Finance Income DOT 45

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax.

Florida 72

Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

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MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Brampton is also at the center of Canada’s major transportation corridors and close to the U.S. Bacardi Canada Inc.,

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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AUGUST 5, 2019

The Certified Sites Program also works in concert with Iowa’s top-ranked infrastructure, ample resources and business-friendly regulatory climate. The oil and gas services company built a 50,000-square-foot research and development facility in 2016 and plans to add a manufacturing facility and corporate office building on-site in the future.

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Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black.

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Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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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. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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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., Second, ACCESS: Rochester industrial and business parks are served by newly expanded infrastructure, including the Spaulding Turnpike.

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Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

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. Two miles from I-80 in Van Meter, a nearly 288- acre site is ideally zoned for a data center.

Iowa 40

Iowa Certification Insurance Site 40

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APRIL 19, 2016

“Having a globally-focused company like POSCO select Indiana to grow its business is a strong endorsement of our state’s low-cost, low-tax business climate, robust transportation infrastructure and dynamic port system. Steel processors at our port currently supply components for all six of the top U.S.

Indiana 40

Indiana United States America Transportation 40

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

T he Minnesota Trade Office recently awarded the 2016 Governor’s International Trade Award to six Minnesota companies that have been successful exporters. The 2016 winners are Digital Content LLC of Edina, Crown Iron Works Co. Minnesota businesses exported 1,044 different products to 207 countries in 2016. By the BF Staff.

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Minnesota America Employment Office 40

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JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state.

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Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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JULY 17, 2014

Data centers are generally multi-tenant Internet hosting data centers or single tenant enterprise data centers with minimum requirements for their telecommunications infrastructure specified by the Telecommunications Industry Association’s TIA-942 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers.

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Industrial Chicago Michigan Illinois 54

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APRIL 5, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. 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. All of these properties are adjacent to, or in close proximity to major transportation corridors.

California 40

California Los Angeles San Diego Airports 40

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APRIL 7, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. In December 2015, GM announced it would invest an additional $44 million in the plant beginning in early 2016 and would add 36 jobs to increase capacity for its high-performance Z06 models. INFRASTRUCTURE, ACCESSIBILITY IN CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY. In all, automakers sold 17.5

Industrial 40

Industrial Kentucky Mississippi Louisville 40

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

All have ready access to major transportation infrastructure, energy, water and zoning that meets the industry needs of advanced manufacturing, information technology and bioscience companies. Exelon is since in the midst of a $20 million expansion.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The Port of Gulfport, through its restoration budget, is also providing $25 million in Katrina-CDBG funds for infrastructure improvements. Founded in 1960 in Galliano, LA as Edison Chouest Boat Rental, ECO companies are now recognized as some of the most diverse and dynamic maritime transportation solutions providers in the world.

Mississippi 40

Mississippi Roads Drafting Industrial 40

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. Ultimately, ACT selected Sacramento because the availability of a qualified workforce and the benefits of locating in an Enterprise Zone.

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California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

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MAY 12, 2016

By Ed Felton From the March/April 2016 Issue. Islip boasts the largest industrial corridor in the Long Island region, major infrastructure advantages over surrounding areas, and an Industrial Development Agency (IDA) that has won renown for its continuous ability to attract new businesses. In 2013, AA Technology Inc.,

New York 40

New York Innovation New York City Airports 40

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

SRP executed on substantial load requirements while working in concert with Eastmark Developer DMB and the City of Mesa infrastructure needed for the project. The company expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of this year and begin tire production by 2016. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously.

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Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

From aerospace and aviation to cloud technology, biotechnology and life sciences, marine and international trade and logistics, the area offers a strong infrastructure to support these growing industries. The Port of Little Rock, on the Arkansas River is a designated Foreign Trade Zone and a United States Customs Point of Entry.

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Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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AUGUST 14, 2017

The new Hirzel warehouse was named the 2016 Best of Distribution Category winner for Varco Pruden’s National Hall of Fame competition. Vineland also offers competitive rail service, while freight air service and deep water port facilities, which include Foreign Trade Zones, are just a short drive away. New York City and beyond.

Industrial 60

Industrial Indiana New Jersey Products 60

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MARCH 9, 2016

Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. § 840): Provides funding for local units of government to match local tax revenue dedicated to support a project located in an enterprise zone, in support of a major tourism destination or in support of a military growth impact. 632): The U.S.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Income Finance Commissioning 40

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. headquarters and manufacturing plant in Effingham County.

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Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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AUGUST 1, 2014

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. However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. billion), Oakland ($22.0

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Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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MARCH 28, 2014

Since everyone has been bemoaning the decaying state of America’s bricks-and-mortar infrastructure, we decided to accentuate the positive by bestowing our new IT Infrastructure award on three metros that bucked the trend and took matters into their own hands. ACHIEVEMENT IN IT INFRASTRUCTURE. Synthetic natural gas.

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Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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MAY 15, 2013

Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016. An FAA grant, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division, funded 90 percent of the $7.8

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Austin Texas Innovation Industrial 73

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MARCH 8, 2016

For FY16 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) EDD has received an appropriation of $50 million in LEDA CO. Warehousing, threshing, cleaning, harvesting, growing, cultivating or processing agricultural products including ginning cotton and testing and transporting milk. LEDA funds are provided on a reimbursable basis only. Appointment.

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New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

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MAY 19, 2016

billion expansion of the Panama Canal, originally scheduled for completion in time for the Canal’s 100th anniversary in 2014, now is expected to be open for business before the end of next month.

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Baltimore Permits Virginia NJ 43

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JUNE 27, 2016

The Expanded Panama Canal is now officially open for business, following the first expansion of the waterway since its original construction. The first commercial transit of a Neopanamax vessel through the Expanded Panama Canal. Source: Panama Canal Authority). “More than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal connected two oceans.

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Commercial Site Materials Construction 41