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The Travel & Tourism Game

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million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. casino industry supports 1.8 commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. This generated $2.5 trillion in economic output and supported 15.7

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Like many locations in Colorado, the Grand Valley offers a juxtaposition of modern, industrial sites, historic downtown renovation projects and wide open land. By the BF Staff. The program, known as Blueprint 2.0, Launched in 2015, Blueprint 2.0 Photo: Ken Redding). Interstate 70 and U.S.

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

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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. This commitment is shown via a broad range of incentives available to industry. According to SoL, U.S. percent in 2014.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. We encourage all of our industries to consider SWLA as a potential home base for their headquarters facilities.”. By the BF Staff.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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55% of the receipts from selling jet fuel for use in turboprop or jet engines until June 30, 2017; 40% after June 30, 2017. High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers: .

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB): Can be issued by New Mexico communities to exempt companies from most of the property taxes on land, buildings and equipment. High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Certain green industries.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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. Together, they employ thousands.

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