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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The GPEC chief added that he expects the Apple development in Mesa to draw other high-tech enterprises to the region. In February 2013, Clarksville-Montgomery County officials were invited to go to Atlanta to meet with the company’s site-selection team. Direct economic impact of $1.33 billion over the next 10 years.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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ATLANTA NO. Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively. Metro Atlanta, home to 15 Fortune 500 companies, has become a red-hot tech hub. The Atlanta MSA is the 10th-largest metro economy in the nation with a GDP of $385.5 1 IN GROWTH POTENTIAL.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Hoosier Energy’s territory is served by major air transport from three locations, which play a progressively positive role in economic opportunity.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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In addition, manufacturing, transportation and service sector employment are growing at a steady rate. Access to an educated, skilled and motivated workforce is one of Greater Omaha’s key assets because it draws business to the area and spurs economic growth. location and excellent transportation access. Parkinson, Jr.,

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Current transportation inefficiencies create major issues with congestion, pollution and public safety. Import” containers return to the Port of Oakland empty, causing inefficient logistics.

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

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Georgia’s GRAD program has certified 33 sites in 30 communities, drawing eight major projects to date, creating more than 3,000 jobs and bringing $2 billion in investments to the state. The firm evaluated the sites based on availability, transportation options and access to transportation. Photo: georgia.org.).

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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Mirroring the city in which it lies, the park has shown a propensity to draw a diverse group of tenants since its opening in 2015. The rapid success of the park is due much in part to the completion of significant transportation projects that have made Tomball more accessible than ever. Discover more at tomballtxedc.org. which is 6.9

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