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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. employment growth. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Shreveport Regional Airport. FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality. By BF Staff.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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

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This project will continue to position Louisiana as a leader in the global technology sector as we are bringing in one of the largest, most successful, most innovative companies to create a first-of-its-kind software development center in Louisiana,” Gov. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. Just like AVs, these tasks require advanced sensors, as well as vision and geo guidance technology.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Midwest Airports. billion pounds of cargo landing at the airport. Now, that advantage is arriving in DuPage.

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