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Foster Farms Investing $30M In Louisiana Poultry Plant Expansion

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The Union Parish project will retain 1,092 existing jobs and create 50 new jobs. The California-based company anticipates the capital equipment will be installed and the new project completed by October 2017. Foster Farms’ facility in Union Parish has generated much-need employment opportunities for our people,” said Gov.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., Pollution control equipment.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Competitive wages and Arkansas’ right-to-work environment provide an excellent workforce environment for businesses. The Little Rock National Airport, less than three miles from downtown, is Arkansas’ largest commercial service airport, serving approximately 2.1 Union Pacific, ConAgra Foods, Peter Kiewit Sons, Inc.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100 percent of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., The program ends December 2016.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Adjacent to the I-55/I-80 interchange and anchored by the BNSF Logistics Park Chicago and Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal, CIC is the ideal location for regional or multi-state distribution. Project funds may be used for acquisition or improvement of real property and purchase of machinery and equipment. North Dakota Dept.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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ARKANSAS IS A NATURAL FOR FOOD PROCESSING BUSINESS. Arkansas favors bold company leaders who want a central location and comprehensive transportation infrastructure that will allow them to get their products to consumers quickly and efficiently. In Arkansas, leaders will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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National School Supply and Equipment Association. Service Employees International Union. USGBC Arkansas Chapter. National Education Association, Health Information Network. National Facility Solutions, LLC. National Life Group. National Organization of Minority Architects. National Trust for Historic Preservation. NBC Solutions.