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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. Mercedes is a great cheerleader for Alabama.”. Bentley told us.

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

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A supplier network already is queuing up to put down roots in Alabama to service Airbus. Robert Bentley met with Labinal officials during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in England last year and encouraged the company to locate in Alabama. Labinal is part of the French aerospace conglomerate, Safran Group.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The local economic development office for Rochester, NH led the Recruitment Team for the project, and persevered during a two year selection and negotiation process, managing a complex package of deliverables. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. It’s not just southern hospitality and charm that are driving economic growth in Alabama. Coupled with one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S.,

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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Alabama’s AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training) is a major force for workforce training in the state. Called the Alabama Robotic Technology Park (RTP), the project is helping to move Alabama to the forefront of education, training and technology. AIDT Builds Skilled Labor in AL. aerospace industry.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.

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