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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. The cranes were also part of the agreement. Under the agreement, Ports America Chesapeake has daily operational control of Seagirt, but the state continues to own the facility.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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For example, in July 2012, Penn State University introduced a new intellectual property (IP) agreement, allowing companies to retain the IP from their industry-sponsored research, one of only two educational institutions in the nation to take this approach. Reliable electric grid. Good management relations.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. New, full-time, permanent employees must be hired within 24 months of the date the financial agreement is signed.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The first, announced in 2012, is ConAgra’s new facility and research agreement. Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. The Partnership is leading an effort to undertake a $2.5-million

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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Financial institutions must enter into a Capital Access Program Lender Agreement with Empire State Development before enrolling loans. Research and development, high technology, service and other non-retail commercial enterprises. Eligibility. Private businesses involved in industrial, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. The benefit depends on the tier in which the company locates.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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While nobody will be surprised to see bucolic or rustic locales like Hawaii, Vermont, Idaho and Montana on this list, kudos to Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware for laying down a marker proclaiming that growth and green energy are not incompatible. million agreement for Shelton State Community College to support Mercedes-Benz U.S.