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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Announced that it has entered into an option and license agreement with Pfizer. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County generated an economic impact of $1.8 The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County generated an economic impact of $1.8 Recently, the biotech company Philogen S.p.A. Another $1.2

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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The company, which develops software applications for mobile platforms, opened its R&D center in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2010. Ceva will be the ninth company in the KBA facility, which is 80 percent leased. IceCure Medical is leasing space in GCIC’s 50,000 sq. In September 2012, IceCure Medical Ltd.,

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Pennsylvania went from importing 75 percent of its natural gas requirements in 2007 to becoming a net exporter of natural gas in 2011; PA is now the second-largest natural gas producing state in the United States. 2-5 states (Ohio, 0.250; Mississippi, 0.233; Pennsylvania, 0.223; and Texas, 0.210), according to the U.S.

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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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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.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. The first, announced in 2012, is ConAgra’s new facility and research agreement. Pennsylvania has jumped ahead of the curve with its PA Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit (PRM). Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT: Mexico’s Export Economy Adds Emerson

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A global trade leader, more than 90% of Mexico’s exports thrive under free trade agreements with more than 40 countries. The multi-million dollar lease and construction project will occupy 57,000 square feet. While income disparity is still being addressed, Mexico is widely classified as an upper middle-income country.