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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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This is just a partial list of companies that have made announcements since 2018: Apple (expansion, new campus and capacity for up to 15,000 jobs); Resideo (new headquarters and 120 jobs); U.S. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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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. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. Its aluminum will supply the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. The plant began production of the all-new 2018 Camry in June. According to the U.S.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. Knowledge Park is a place for innovation to thrive, and the ideal place for creative and technology businesses to call home. Amazon’s new 2.4

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. For 2018 and thereafter, the tax credit rates will be 20% of the first $2.5 A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S. TAX INCENTIVES.

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