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MAY 19, 2014

Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways. Four ports are located along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff. Hunt and ABF Freight Systems.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. Competitive wages and Arkansas’ right-to-work environment provide an excellent workforce environment for businesses. (Source: Fortune; last updated: May 7, 2012.). Pittsburgh, PA. million passengers annually.

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Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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JULY 11, 2014

In limited instances, the rebates may increase up to 6% for companies entering a second contract that pays 150% of their first contract or if the company hires veterans and veterans account for when at least 10% of the company’s jobs. Small Employer Quality Jobs Program: Provides incentive payments to a qualifying small employer.

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Oklahoma Finance Zoning Oklahoma City 40

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APRIL 15, 2014

Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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MARCH 21, 2014

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES: University Based Research and Development – An eligible business that contracts with one or more Arkansas colleges or universities in performing research may qualify for a 33 percent income tax credit for qualified research expenditures. Use Tax Exemption – on qualifying equipment purchased out-of-state.

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