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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

Business Facilities

The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 The proof is in the relocations. percent from last year.

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BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal

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Florida East Coast Railway has signed a joint marketing agreement with Port Everglades to promote the new, 42.5-acre FLORIDA FAST FACTS. This agreement enables FEC and Port Everglades to be in a competitive position for additional freight and jobs beyond the completion of the Panama Canal.”. By Ed Felton.

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Construction Issues in Limbo as Nation Awaits Election Results

ENR Construction

President Trump was doing somewhat better than polls had predicted in some states, most notably Florida, though a winner in those races hadn’t yet been called. ” If Biden wins, another infrastructure package is likely. . ” If Biden wins, another infrastructure package is likely. That bill has $1.5

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

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However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. 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.

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Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In December, a federal judge approved the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement agreement, which covers individuals and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and certain coastal counties in eastern Texas and western Florida, as well as specified adjacent Gulf waters and bays.

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How efficient, collaborative construction boosts speed to market

The Korte Company

Those that lease existing spaces often time construction to coincide with the expiration of a lease agreement. Moving into a new space can also impact agreements between owners and outsourced custodial or maintenance providers. Project highlight – USPS Mail Processing Facility (Miami, Florida). Equipment availability.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. AILING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CRATERS KEEP GETTING BIGGER. Using these criteria, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia took the top five slots in Best Infrastructure, respectively.