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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Washington County boasts a regional life science community with more than 11,000 professionals living in the area; a supportive community college with a successful biotech program and Fort Detrick internship agreement; and a high-tech business incubator. The cranes were also part of the agreement. Youngstown, OH: Exports Engine.

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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. Photo: Ak-Chin Indian Community.).