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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. By the BF Staff.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Braidy Industries Chairman and CEO Craig Bouchard recently said the region’s pool of available, talented workers ought to be seriously attractive for advanced-manufacturing employers. By the BF Staff. BF: Braidy Industries announced earlier this year that it will build a $1.3-billion

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Boyd Rutherford (left) and Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, discusses his 2017 Environmental Package. Larry Hogan’s 2017 environmental agenda, which the governor unveiled in January. By the BF Staff. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5 Larry Hogan, with Lt.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. The state’s regulatory agencies and local governments provide quicker, less costly and more predictable permitting processes for significant economic development projects without reducing environmental standards. By the BF Staff.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S. If the state meets revenue targets, the corporate income tax will drop to 4% in 2016 and 3% in 2017. Low-tier research: For expenses for research performed in a Tier 1 county, a business is permitted a credit of 3.25%. in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015.

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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program. Qualifying counties are those counties with an unemployment rate at least 20% higher than the statewide rate based on a three year average published by the Employment Security Department.