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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. The Fallon Industrial Lead and the Mina Branch, both serviced by Union Pacific, have excess rail capacity and available existing switches. reached $1.1 This generated $2.5

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

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Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Decatur airport provides another important transportation option; with runways of 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet wide the airport is capable of handling large freight carrying aircraft. Abundant natural resources mean the state is a net exporter of electricity, which is reflected in the price of natural gas and electricity.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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South Florida has deep roots in the technology sector, including the distinction of being the birthplace of IBM’s PC in the early 1980s. eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. 1,608 m) long and was deemed unsuitable for the increasing amount of air traffic coming into the airport.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Pre-approved applicants who create jobs in Florida receive tax refunds of $3,000 per net new Florida full-time equivalent job created, $6,000 in an Enterprise Zone or Rural Community (county).

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