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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 Domestic travel spending directly supported 7.7 By the BF Staff.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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The Hoosier State scored a big win with Subaru’s 2015 announcement it will expand its Lafayette, IN operations, creating up to 1,204 new jobs by 2017. NC’s Department of Transportation and rail owner NC Railroad Company were brought in to evaluate the situation and propose a solution. SIA will invest $140.2

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The increase is to occur in equal increments over a four year period, between 2014 and 2017. percent, between 2014 and 2017. Commercial Property: Reduced by 10 percent, the commercial property assessment ratio will be 18 percent by 2017. This provides businesses with the opportunity to reduce their Arizona tax burden.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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100% electable sales factor for multi-state corporations (increasing from 80% to 100% between 2014 and 2017). Research and Development Tax Credit: Income tax credit for investing in R&D in Arizona.The 2011 through 2017 R&D tax credit will be equal to 24% of the first $2.5 Railroad Spurs. Natural Gas-Line Services.

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