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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 Domestic travelers accounted for $933 billion of the 2018 total (86 percent of the total travel expenditures). Three new properties opened in New York state, one in Kansas and others began or completed major renovations or expansions in 2017. reached $1.1 trillion, including Food Services ($267.7

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Small businesses engaged in food and beverage manufacturing continue to account for a larger share of total establishments in the food and beverage sector. In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 These companies then process and package it for sale to retail and wholesale markets.

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

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Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage County is accessible to the 52 railroads in Illinois, which makes the area the nation’s largest rail gateway, providing access to every state in the continental U.S. This region is the only U.S. million tons). That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35

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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. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Subsequently, the U.S. This is a result of the industry’s $13 billion in capital spending in 2012, a 16.1

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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After taking depreciation into account, the company’s total savings amounted to $68.5 Non-retail service companies that export a substantial% age of services out of state (50% or more revenues and/or customer base). agriculture, construction, gambling, health care and retail). million through this one incentive program.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Along with new renovations, Samsung’s Austin Research Center also grew its presence with about 200 engineers dedicated to design and development of the latest technologies for mobile application processors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Prevailing wage must be paid to workers involved in the construction or renovation. The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates. TAX INCENTIVES. The tax rate is set by statute at 0.1% (.001)

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