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Race to a Smart Future

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So here are some coming attractions: —Columbus plans to build a “Smart City Program Office” bringing together the city, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the state Department of Transportation, Ohio State University and representatives from private industry.

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DuPont Resolves PFAS Claims with Delaware

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all “DuPont” related companies), businesses having operated in the State for more than 200 years, announced a sweeping settlement agreement last week. And as part of that settlement, the DuPont related companies paid $83 million to resolve nearly 100 cases scheduled for trial in federal court in Ohio. and Corteva, Inc.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Rick Scott’s pledge to drastically cut back on business regulations and red tape (Scott has pledged to create 700,000 jobs during his first term as Florida governor]. Our new Most Improved Business Climate ranking gives kudos to up-and-comers Ohio, Alabama, Kansas, Minnesota and New Jersey. The Sunshine State surged into the no.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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We beat Ohio State, MIT and Georgia Tech, which is a big deal for us.”. 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. leader in 3D printing. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS.

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

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Northeast Ohio: Shaking Off the Rust. The Northeast Ohio technology scene, which consists of Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown, is being bolstered by a large biomedical presence. Rick Perry in a statement. Greater Kansas City: Silicon Prairie. and a separate grid that supplies Texas.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. Certain federal and state regulations apply. Pollution control equipment.

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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. New, full-time, permanent employees must be hired within 24 months of the date the financial agreement is signed. An approved “pilot” city may enter into a withholding agreement: 1.

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