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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability. Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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More than a headquarters: Deepening roots for Glik’s and Korte’s next generation

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After building Glik’s retail locations in Missouri and Illinois across four decades, The Korte Company took on an even bigger venture for this century-old retailer: A new 50,000-square-foot headquarters. This early coordination meant no late-in-game costs to account for layout changes. Yet, here they both are.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 Dyersburg/Dyer County is the regional hub of a 10-county area, including parts of Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas. Nine miles of rail, able to accommodate up to 250 railcars with rail served by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. employment growth.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. billion over 2011-2012. billion over 2011-2012.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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corporations whose sole activities in CT are trading stocks, securities or commodities of their own account. An audit of qualifying expenses from an independent Iowa certified public accountant is required prior to issuance of all tax credit certificates. Small businesses employing not more than 50 employees are eligible.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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001) of UI taxable wages for employers with positive UI reserve account balances and employers subject to Section 977(c) of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC). corporations whose sole activities in CT are trading stocks, securities or commodities of their own account. MISSOURI – updated for 2014.

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