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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”. Cappadoro says Fort Lauderdale “has availability of medium-range housing options, less traffic than Miami and a great school system.

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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. Photo: NJ.com.).

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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AeroTurbine, the Miami-based aviation supply company is expanding to a new, 264,000-square-foot building in Miramar. In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. The Partnership is leading an effort to undertake a $2.5-million

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Walking you through the permitting process. Due to favorable lease agreements, affordable labor and a pro-business environment, these manufacturers have seen 16 percent job growth in the last 12 months. Streamlined approval processes for zoning, permitting and design also aid speed to market. Just ask Hickman’s Family Farms.