Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

In addition to the manufacturing industry and California’s small business employers, the Panel also prioritizes nanotechnology, biotechnology and life sciences, goods movement and transportation logistics, aerospace and defense, advanced IT services, multimedia/entertainment, healthcare, construction, agriculture and renewables.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): The REAP Guaranteed Loan Program encourages the commercial financing of renewable energy (bioenergy, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, wind and hydro power) and energy efficiency projects. Right-to-Work State: Union membership in Kansas is 6.8%, well below the national average.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108