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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive offer as required by program criteria. The company extended its lease in Greenway Plaza in March of 2013. Occidental headquarters in Houston will oversee its operations in the United States, the Middle East, northern Africa and South America.

Houston 102
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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To attract new industries and accommodate the needs of expanding businesses, the local governments offer attractive and competitive incentive packages, including industrial revenue bond financing which allows for real and personal property tax abatements through PILOT agreements, and a variety of other tax credit and rebate programs.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. The European Union has been in intense negotiations with Beijing in recent weeks to try to resolve the trade dispute, and the latest reports say a tentative agreement has been reached.

Metro 110
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Located in the center of Florida’s largest metropolitan area with over 150 corporate and international regional headquarters already enjoying the benefits of a Greater Fort Lauderdale location—including such notable names as AutoNation, Citrix, DHL Americas, Elizabeth Arden, Embraer, Heico, Huizenga Holdings, Kaplan Higher.

Florida 46
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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. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

Metro 111
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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.

Austin 73
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Less Is More In New England

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With Phases 1 & 2 of the park now under agreement, the city is focused on adding more land zoned for industry to the park on the south side of the city. Franklin’s history includes the first public library in America, and the birthplace of Horace Mann who is considered the father of public education.