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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Rick Scott (third from right), company execs and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance officials hail the Emerson Latin America headquarters expansion ceremony in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.). million in capital investment.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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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. Now, Florida’s leaders are committed to expanding upon that foundation by making sure the business community knows that Florida is open for business. percent).”.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In addition, Decatur’s diverse economic foundation includes major operations for Tate & Lyle, another agri-business leader and the Mueller Company, a worldwide leader of water distribution products. Decatur is becoming a leading transportation and logistics hub.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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that will create 100 new jobs, a $140 million capital investment by Dicastal North America that will create 300 new jobs and a $29 million capital investment from Plasan Carbon Composites expected to generate more than 600 new jobs. From furniture to conference room time, WeWork provides an innovative environment to do business.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Renovate America partners with cities and counties to provide financing solutions that help save energy, lower utility bills, reduce emissions, create new jobs and increase property values. McNeill, CEO of Renovate America. Many homeowners who choose HERO have a system in their home fail, need replacement or need an upgrade.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Bill Haslam and Volkswagen Group of America officials announced that VW will expand its sole U.S. Volkswagen will add an additional manufacturing line and create the National Research & Development and Planning Center of Volkswagen Group of America. The Volkswagen brand is going on the attack again in America.”.

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