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The Travel & Tourism Game

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percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Domestic travelers accounted for $933 billion of the 2018 total (86 percent of the total travel expenditures). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue. A ccording to the U.S. Travel Association, 2.9 reached $1.1

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. There is definitely a safe environment to raise a family.

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Good Trouble—Necessary for Home Builders, Too

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If you wonder what his legacy could possibly have to do with home building, I offer this quote from a tweet he published in June 2018: “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble , necessary trouble.”. Representative, renowned civil rights leader, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient John Lewis died on July 17.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. percent between 2008 and 2018.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. With over 310 days of sunshine, aggressive incentives and a low cost business environment, New Mexico is one of the leading solar energy regions in the U.S. times that of the Nos. Wind power in the U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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For 2018 and thereafter, the tax credit rates will be 20% of the first $2.5 Railroad Spurs. KENTUCKY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ACT (KESA): For companies manufacturing products that have a substantial positive impact on human health and the environment. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. Natural Gas-Line Services.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar. Advanced disbursements may also be available.

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