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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. Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. AILING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CRATERS KEEP GETTING BIGGER.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Last year, the state signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz that recognizes Shelton State Community College as one of the best in its field in preparing individuals for careers in manufacturing. With the addition of the building, the company will also be consolidating its data infrastructure for North America to the Clinton location.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. ALABAMA - updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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So evolved is Louisiana’s pipeline infrastructure that the state’s No. Combined with those infrastructure advantages, the advent of low, stable natural gas prices in the U.S. States poised for major growth in wind energy in coming years include Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Michigan.