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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The first, announced in 2012, is ConAgra’s new facility and research agreement. Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. The Partnership is leading an effort to undertake a $2.5-million

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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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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. 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: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Of the 10 states we’ve listed in our first annual ranking of Nuclear Power Generation Leaders, Georgia and South Carolina signaled their intention to move up this list by breaking ground on the first new nuclear power plants to be built in the U.S. million agreement for Shelton State Community College to support Mercedes-Benz U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. The entrepreneurs found Hagerstown from the suburban Washington, DC area and as far away as South Carolina. According to Maryland Gov.

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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. Mercedes-Benz U.S. In January, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8-billion percent from a Recession high of 12 percent. Far West U.S.

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